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Tickets for the museum can be obtained through their website warmuseum.gr by selecting “Ticket Booking”
Those interested in military history and aviation will find many engaging exhibits at the Athens War Museum, which opened to the public in 1975 to honor Greece`s struggles for freedom and commemorate all who fought for the nation. Artifacts are arranged over two floors in chronological order from ancient to contemporary times. On display are full uniforms, weaponry and armor, memorabilia, photographs, personal letters, impressive replicas, and collections of guns and rifles. In addition to artifacts, there are several documentary films throughout explaining various conflicts in the country`s history from the German occupation in WW2 to more recent battles. Outside and around the museum, courtyards showcase aircraft and large artillery. A nice gift shop can be found on the ground floor.
The museum documenting war events is kid-friendly and would pair well with viewing the changing of the guard ceremony at the Hellenic Parliament building; it is centrally located in Athens’ Kolonaki neighborhood, a convenient 900-meter walk east of Syntagma Square. The closest metro station is Evangelismos (blue line/line 3), the entrance to which is in a park directly across from the museum.
War Museum Hours and Information
- Operating Hours: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm from November through March, and from 9am to 7pm from April through October. Closed Mondays, January 1st, Greek Orthodox Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday and Monday, May 1st, December 25th & 26th.
- Paros public bus details: ktelparou.gr
- Location: Vasilissis Sofias Avenue And Rizari St 2-4
- Telephone: +30 210 725 2974
- Admission Cost: 6€/person; reduced admission (seniors and citizens) 3€/person.
- Free Entry: No admission charge on the first Sunday of every month from November 1st through March 31st; free entry on March 25, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, October 28, and November 21.
- Vehicle parking: Street parking, nearby paid parking facilities.
- Nearest Metro: Evangelismos, Syntagma
The Athens War Museum
