National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Archaeological museum in Athens, Greece
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens presents Greek antiquities from prehistoric times through late antiquity in a neoclassical building near Omonia Square. The exhibition is divided into thematic halls, including prehistoric objects, sculptures, bronzes, pottery, and finds from underwater excavations.
The first collections were assembled starting in 1829, while the current building was completed in 1891. During the 20th century, new wings were added to accommodate growing holdings from across Greece.
The name came about in 1829 when the Greek state decided to gather all archaeological finds nationwide. Visitors today can view a collection of golden death masks and many black-figure vases that depict scenes from Greek mythology.
The entrance is located on Patission Street, about a ten-minute walk north of Omonia Square and easily reached by metro. Visitors who want to see all the halls should plan at least two hours, as the collection is very extensive.
In the basement there is a laboratory where conservators reassemble damaged objects using traditional and modern methods. Some projects take years because tiny fragments from many different sites must fit together.
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