As one of Greece’s earliest public museums, the Numismatic Museum of Athens offers a fascinating exploration of currency through the ages, showcasing an impressive array of coins and medals from the Classical, Macedonian, Roman and Byzantine periods, all the way through to the founding of the modern Greek state. The museum is housed in the elegant neoclassical Iliou Melathron building, just steps from Syntagma Square. Originally the residence of the renowned archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann –the father of Mycenaean and Trojan archaeology– this architectural gem was designed by the esteemed German architect Ernst Ziller. As you step inside, you’re not only immersed in a collection of priceless numismatic treasures, but also in the legacy of a house rich with historical significance.

HOURS

Thursdays to Sundays 08:00 - 20:00

Mondays, Wednesdays 08:30 - 15:30

Tuesdays closed