What it's like
The Hellenic Maritime Museum was founded in 1949 to tell the story of Greek naval history, from prehistoric times to the 21st century. It holds the country's maritime past under one roof on the Piraeus waterfront.
A visit is a walk through ship models, old and new, alongside maps, flags, medals and nautical instruments. Seascape paintings hang among the exhibits. Piraeus is the port area of Athens, and the museum stands among the harbor sights.
Good to know
- The collection has more than 2,500 exhibits, so allow time to move through the rooms at your own pace.
- Athens traffic can be smoggy at peak hours, so a taxi ride may be slower on main roads.
Hellenic Maritime Museum
The Hellenic Maritime Museum sits on the waterfront at Akti Moutsopoulou and covers Greek naval history. Ship models, old charts and seascape paintings line its rooms.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Acropolis
The Acropolis is the ancient citadel above central Athens, with the Parthenon at its heart. You climb the rock on foot to reach the ruins and the views over the city.
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum holds Greek antiquities from prehistory to late antiquity, gathered from sites across the country. It sits in Exarcheia, a short trip from the center of Athens.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Small museum in central Piraeus with Mycenaean to Hellenistic pottery and the bronze statues found near the harbor in 1959. A good indoor stop in central Piraeus.
Plaka
Plaka is the old neighborhood of Athens, climbing the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Its streets are pedestrian, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.
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