The War Museum of Athens is an essential stop for anyone interested in military history, offering a deep dive into Greece’s rich and complex past, including its ancient battles, modern wars, and military technology. The museum provides an educational and immersive experience, with artifacts, exhibits, and personal stories that reflect the significant role war has played in shaping the history of Greece. It’s a must-visit for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and those looking to understand the struggles that have shaped the country’s modern identity.
Πολεμικού Μουσείου Polemiko Mousio
War Museum
Vassilissis Sophias Avenue/2 Rizari Street
106 75 Athens
+30 210-7252974-5-6
Fax +30 210 724 5838
Winter hours
- Tuesdays – Sundays 09:00 – 17:00
Summer hours
- Tuesdays – Sundays 09:00 – 19:00
Closed New Year’s Eve, Good Friday, Good Saturday, Easter, 1st of May, Christmas and the day after
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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Farman MF-7 Lockheed F-104G Starfighter North American T-6G Harvard North American F-86D Sabre Northrop F-5Α Freedomfighter Republic F-84F Thunderstreak |
A midst the row of museums on Vassilissis Sophias Avenue stands the War Museum of Athens which explores the history of warfare. It covers a period of thousands of years, from pre-historic times until today and features all sorts of weapons – from stone axes to heavy artillery. The oldest exhibits are primitive weapons used in the stone age as well as more recent finds from the early bronze age. Other exhibits cover the classical and medieval period, the Greek War of Independence and conflicts of the 20th century – from the Balkan wars to the Second World War. You can even climb into the cockpit of a fighter plane.