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The Numismatic Museum was founded in 1834, but its collection was periodically housed in various locations before finding a permanent home in the stunning Iliou Melathon in 1998, following the restoration of the monument.
Designed by Ernst Ziller and built in 1878-1879 to accommodate the archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann and his family, the two-storey mansion fascinates with its rich decoration: magnificent ceiling paintings and murals, painted decorations reproducing themes from Pompeii frescoes and mosaic floors depicting prehistoric finds from Schliemann’s excavations.
In this magnificent setting, the history of exchange economy and coinage in Greece from the 14th century BC to the present day is revealed, through a collection comprising more than 500,000 objects: mainly coins, but also medals, lead seals, seal stones, weights, obols and talents.
The richest collections are those of ancient (6th century BC – 5th century AD), Byzantine and medieval (6th – 15th century) coins, while the period from the 15th to the 20th century is represented by coins of modern countries from all over the world.
Access
12 Panepistimiou (Eleftheriou Venizelou) St.
10671, Athens
On foot
5 minutes from Syntagma Square
3 minutes from the Academy of Athens
By metro
Line 2, exit at “Panepistimio” metro station
Lines 2 & 3, exit at “Syntagma” metro station
By tram
Line T6, exit at “Syntagma” station
By bus
Lines A2, A3, A5, 060, 1, 112, 115, 164, 203, 204, 204B, 206, 211, 214, 227, 235, 237, 400, 409, 416, 856, disembark at the “Nomismatic Museum” stop.
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:00 – 20:00
Sat: 08:00 – 20:00
Sun: 08:00 – 20:00
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €10,00
Reduced: €5,00
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
Café
The Museum Café is located in the garden of the Iliou Melathron, a small green oasis in the heart of Athens. Covering 800 sq.m., the garden features a wide variety of Greek flora and is adorned with replicas of ancient Greek statues.
Both museum visitors and those frequenting the area, can enjoy a pleasant coffee or lunch break in a calm and refreshing setting. In addition, the venue can host various cultural events upon arrangement with the management of the Café and the Museum.
Opening hours: daily 08:00 – 22:00
Amenities
Café / Restaurant
Shop
WC
WiFi
Elevator
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Contact
Numismatic Museum
T: +30 210 3632057, +30 210 3612834, +30 210 3612872
E: [email protected]
