Museum of the City of Athens, Municipal history museum in Central Athens, Greece.
The Museum of the City of Athens displays paintings, sculptures, photographs, and everyday objects illustrating the development of Athens throughout centuries.
The building served as the first royal palace of Greece during King Otto's reign and was transformed into a museum by the Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation in 1973.
The museum exhibits furniture arrangements that represent the living spaces of nineteenth-century Athenian aristocracy, along with metal, glass, and textile works.
Located at 5-7 Paparigopoulou Street, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, except Tuesdays, and weekends from 10:00 to 15:00.
The institution maintains a second exhibition space in Elefsina, expanding its collection beyond the main Athens location and offering additional cultural programs.
Location: Regional Unit of Central Athens
Operator: Ίδρυμα Βούρου - Ευταξία
Opening Hours: Maandag-Vrijdag 09:00-16:00; Dinsdag off; Zaterdag,Zondag 10:00-15:00
GPS coordinates: 37.97888,23.73157
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:50
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