Numismatic Museum

The Numismatic Museum in Athens is housed in a former mansion and contains over 500,000 coins, medals, gems, weights, and stamps spanning more than 3,000 years. The collection moves from ancient times to the present, documenting history through these small, tangible objects.

The museum was established in 1838 as part of Greece's National Library and moved to its current building in 1998 following major restoration work. This relocation allowed the collection to be displayed more fully in a prominent location in the city.

The collection displays coins from ancient Greek city-states, Byzantine kingdoms, and medieval periods. These pieces reveal how people traded and organized their societies through the currencies they used.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with wheelchair access available throughout the building. A specialized research library supports visitors who want to explore numismatic topics in greater depth.

The building, known as Iliou Melathron, displays Renaissance Revival architecture with preserved interior mosaics depicting scenes from Greek mythology. These artistic details in the house itself make the visit as rewarding as the collection inside.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-16:00; Monday off; Holidays off

GPS coordinates: 37.97783,23.73539

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04