With an incredible wealth of cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, Greece is a country that offers museum lovers something to discover wherever they go. In recent decades, there have been significant advances in the way the country’s invaluable artefacts are displayed, with many state-of-the-art museums being opened to showcase sculptures, works of art, utilitarian objects and much more, using new technologies, sophisticated lighting and digital presentations, as well as disability-friendly exhibition experiences.

What’s more, in order to encourage children and adults alike to better connect with exhibits, many Greek museums today go way beyond their permanent and temporary exhibitions, actively organizing ongoing workshops, talks, presentations and artistic events and housing wonderful museum stores selling replicas as well as unique art and items created by Greek designers and inspired by the museum.

Here we present the best, most unmissable museums in the capital, on the mainland, and the islands. These are the places not to be missed if you want to enrich your knowledge, vision, and understanding of this multifaceted country.

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