Numismatic Museum of Athens
Νομισματικό Μουσείο Αθηνών
Wheelchair accessible
Home to one of the world's largest collections of ancient and modern coins, housed in the historic Iliou Melathron mansion.

📜 One of Greece's oldest state museums, established in 1834, dedicated to numismatics.
🔍 Housed in the Iliou Melathron, the former mansion of archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore over 500,000 items, including coins, medals, and stamps.
📚 Discover the history of coinage and its role in ancient civilizations.
🌳 Enjoy the museum's lovely back garden.
🎨 Admire the building's Pompeian-style frescoes and floor mosaics.

Cost

💰 General admission €10, reduced €5 for EU citizens over 65 (Nov-Mar).

Hours

🕒 Wednesday-Monday 08:30-15:30 (Nov-Mar), Tuesday closed. Hours vary by season.

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

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