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Benaki Museum, Athens

#214 among attractions in Athens

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Benaki Museum

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Established: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'28"N, 23°42'30"E
Address

Πειραιώς 138Αθήνα 3 (Γκάζι)Athens 118 54 Greece

Contact
+30 21 0345 3111
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Day trips

Benaki Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple of Hephaestus, Gazi, Pnyx, Herakleidon Museum.

  • temple of hephaestus athens0.7 miE
  • gazi athens0.4 miNE
  • pnyx athens0.6 miE
  • herakleidon museum athens location map
    0.6 miE
  • holy trinity cathedral athens0.6 miNE
  • technopolis athens0.4 miNE
  • thiseio athens0.5 miE
  • kerameikos athens0.7 miNE
  • national observatory of athens0.5 miE
  • beth shalom synagogue athens0.7 miE
  • sacred gate athens location map
    0.6 miNE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Benaki Museum open?

Benaki Museum is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday closed
  • Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 10 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
  • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Benaki Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rouf, Athens (7 min walk), Athinon Arena, Athens (8 min walk), Melina Merkouri Cultural Center, Athens (9 min walk), Technopolis, Athens (10 min walk).

How to get to Benaki Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benaki Museum:

Bus
  • Πετρου Ραλλη • Lines: 815, 838, 914, Β18, Γ18 (1 min walk)
  • Κολυμβητηριο • Lines: 049, 815, 838, 914, Β18, Γ18 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • Πετρου Ραλλη • Lines: 21 (1 min walk)
  • Κολυμβητηριο • Lines: 21 (1 min walk)

Train
  • Rouf (7 min walk)
  • Tavros (23 min walk)

Metro
  • Kerameikos • Lines: Μ3 (9 min walk)
  • Petralona • Lines: Μ1 (11 min walk)

Tram
  • Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (32 min walk)
  • Kasomouli • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (33 min walk)

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