Athens University History Museum, History museum in Plaka, Greece.
The Athens University History Museum occupies a residential building beneath the Acropolis, offering views of the Ancient Agora and Lycabettus Hill.
The building served as the first University of independent Greece from 1837 to 1841 after its reconstruction by architects Stamatios Kleanthis and Eduard Schaubert.
The museum collection includes scientific instruments, portraits, photographs, medals, seals, manuscripts, and rare books documenting Greek academic development.
Located at 5 Tholou Street, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday between 09:30 and 14:30, with guided tours available in Greek, English, and French.
The museum's courtyards transform into performance spaces from May to October, hosting theatrical productions and musical events under the Athens sky.
Location: Regional Unit of Central Athens
Accessibility: Acceso limitado en silla de ruedas
Website: http://www.historymuseum.uoa.gr/
Address: Tholou 5, Athina 105 56 105 56 105 56
Opening Hours: Lunes-Viernes 09:30-14:30
Phone: +302103689505
Website: http://historymuseum.uoa.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.97315,23.72692
Latest update: April 1, 2025 15:40
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