GREEK FOLK ART MUSEUM

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Practical Info

Street number: 
17
Street name: 
Kydathinaion Street
Postal code: 
10558
City: 
Athens
Nearest Metro : 
Syntagma (Line 2 & 3)
Telephone: 
+302103229031
Telephone 2: 
+302103213018
Fax: 
+302103226979
E-mail: 
melt@melt.gr
Access for persons with limited mobility: 
Yes
Description: 

A rich collection of Greek folk art dating from 1650 until today including works of embroidery, weaving, costumes, masquerades, silver, metals, pottery, wood carvings and stone carvings. The museum’s annexes include: the Tzidaraki Mosque (the museum’s original location), where the "V. Kyriazopoulos Collection of Folk Pottery" is now housed and the building at Kyrrestou 8, known as the "Baths of Athena." The newest building at Panos 22, in Plaka, features historic items from various Greek trade professions of the 19th and 20th century.

Opening hours

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday to Sunday from 8:30 to 14:30
Closed on Mondays

Rate

General admission in euros: 
2
Reduced admission in euros: 
1

Location(s)

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