National Historic Museum, Historical collection museum in central Athens, Greece
The National Historic Museum is a building in central Athens that displays collections covering modern Greek history from 1453 to World War II. The rooms contain artifacts, documents, and artworks that document this period.
The building was constructed between 1858 and 1875 and initially served as the Parliament seat before being converted into a museum in 1935. This transformation made it a place where the nation preserves its own history.
The rooms display traditional Greek regional costumes, historical paintings, manuscripts, and personal items belonging to important figures in Greek history. Walking through these collections, you see how these objects reveal the everyday life and identity of different people across Greece.
The museum is located on Stadiou Street in the center and is open from Tuesday through Sunday with morning hours, while guided tours are available upon request. These tours help you learn more about the displayed collections.
A special section is devoted to maritime exhibits from the 1821 War of Independence, featuring navigation instruments and ship models. This collection shows the role the navy played in forming the modern Greek state.
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