Athens

The Museum of Greek Children’s Art is one of only a handful of museums in the world that exhibits solely children’s art. The museum stores thousands of works of art from children between 5 and 14 years of age, and has three areas in which works are exhibited. Read on to find out more about … Read more

The Jewish Museum of Greece was established in Athens in 1977. Its purpose, is to preserve the traditions and culture of the Greek Jewish community.   Athens Jewish Museum A visit to the Jewish Museum in Athens, reveals a little known history of Jews in Greece that stretches back over 2000 years. From the Romaniote Jews in … Read more

The Destroyer Velos D-16 is a floating museum, operated by the Hellenic Navy, and focusing on the struggle of the Greek people against the military junta. Velos Destroyer Museum Ship The Destroyer Velos D-16, is one of two floating museums owned by the Hellenic Navy. It is also, to my best knowledge, the only museum in … Read more

The Benaki Museum is considered to be one of the best museums in Athens. It has a diverse collection of artefacts and exhibits, all laid out in chronological order. For visitors spending just a few days in Athens, it is the perfect place to soak up some Greek history and culture. Read on to find … Read more

The Museum of Greek Gastronomy in Athens opened in June 2014. It aims to showcase Greek cuisine by explaining cooking methods using local products. Set in a renovated neo-classical 19th century building, it is the only museum of its kind in Athens. Museum of Greek Gastronomy in Athens The food in Greece is one of the … Read more