Best 50 Museums in Athens

The Greek capital resembles a treasure trove with its countless museums and precious exhibits. The cultural offerings are extremely diverse. Some of the most important museums tell of the country's rich past with archaeological finds from antiquity, first and foremost the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum.

Others, such as the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art, are dedicated to Greek art and culture.

History buffs will enjoy the National History Museum and the Numismatic Museum, while technology buffs will find what they are looking for at the Hellenic Motor Museum and the Georgios Averoff Museum Ship.

A visit to the Goulandris Natural History Museum, on the other hand, offers an insight into the country's biological and geological diversity. Children will delight in the Toy Museum and the Museum of Illusions.