Museum of the City of Athens, Municipal history museum in Central Athens, Greece.
Description
The Museum of the City of Athens is located in central Athens and holds paintings, sculptures, photographs, and household items that trace how the city developed over time. The building sits on Paparigopoulou Street and its rooms showcase objects spanning different periods of the city's history.
History
The building started as Greece's first royal palace during King Otto's rule in the 1800s. It was converted into a museum in 1973 by the Vouros-Eutaxias Foundation to preserve records of the city.
Culture
The museum displays furnished rooms showing how wealthy Athenian families lived during the 1800s, including decorative metalwork, glassware, and textiles from that period. These objects reveal the tastes and daily routines of the city's upper classes.
Practical
The museum operates on weekdays but closes on Tuesdays, with shorter weekend hours available. Plan your visit accordingly since the collection features mostly small objects and furnishings that take less time to view.
Did you know?
The institution operates a second exhibition space in Elefsina, about 20 kilometers west of Athens, extending its collection beyond the main city location. This satellite venue allows visitors to discover artworks and objects in a different setting.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Regional Unit of Central Athens).
Old Parliament House
182 m
National Historic Museum
180 m
Hall of the Academy of Athens
202 m
Athens trilogy
233 m
Klafthmonos Square
64 m
Serpieri Mansion
179 m
Panagia Chrysospiliotissa
267 m
Agii Theodori
142 m
Agios Georgios Karytsi
95 m
Dimitrios Rallis House
174 m
Statue of William Ewart Gladstone
229 m
Statue of Patriarch Grιgorios V of Constantinople, Athens
257 m
Grand Hotel d’ Athenes
93 m
Academy of Athens Library
262 m
Μουσείο της Πόλεως των Αθηνών – Ίδρυμα Βούρου-Ευταξία
0 m
Equestrian statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis
159 m
Statue of Panayis Vagliano
266 m
Lockholic | Escape rooms
187 m
Korai Square
145 m
Socrates (statue)
232 m
Plato statue, Athens
220 m
Apollo column
254 m
Museum of the Bank of Greece
249 m
Statue of Charilaos Trikoupis
200 m
Bust of Ioannis Charamis, Athens
232 m
Megaro Efesiou
84 m
Laiki Trapeza
262 m
Ioniki Trapeza
244 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes