Hellenic Children's Museum, Athens

Name: Hellenic Children's Museum
Address: 17-19 Leof. Vasileos Georgiou B, Athens, 106 75, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0331 2995

#147 among attractions in Athens

Museum, Children's museum

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Facts and practical information

The Hellenic Children's Museum in Athens, Greece is located in two houses specifically designed for use by children. The museum is also featured in the book, The Athens Assignment. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1987 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'20"N, 23°43'54"E

Address

17-19 Leof. Vasileos Georgiou BΑθήνα 1 (Πλάκα)Athens 106 75 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0331 2995

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Day trips

Hellenic Children's Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Bema of Phaidros.

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Memorial
Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Athens
6 min walk • Perched on the south slope of the Acropolis in Athens, the Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. This prominent structure was erected in 320-319 BCE by Thrasyllos, a wealthy Athenian citizen, to commemorate a...
~770 ftS
Ancient monumental arched gateway
Arch of Hadrian, Athens
4 min walk • The Arch of Hadrian, an emblematic monument of ancient architecture, stands as a historical gateway in the heart of Athens, Greece. Erected in the 2nd century AD, this arch was constructed to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian, a benefactor and admirer of the city.
~950 ftS
Ruined temple completed under Hadrian
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens
5 min walk • The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, stands as a colossal tribute to ancient Greek architecture in the heart of Athens, Greece. Once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, its construction spanned several centuries, beginning in the 6th...
~1350 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
7 min walk • The Bema of Phaidros is an often-overlooked historical gem nestled within the bustling city of Athens, Greece. This ancient podium, also known as the Bema of Phaedrus, is a significant archeological site that offers insight into the city's rich cultural and political...
~1260 ftW
Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled on the historic slopes of Athens' Acropolis, the Peripatos is a lesser-known treasure that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient world. This ancient pathway, whose origins date back to classical times, snakes around the base of the Acropolis...
~680 ftSW
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
4 min walk • The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist.
~1150 ftNW
Landmark 19th-century cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, Athens
6 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation popularly known as the "Mētrópolis", is the cathedral church of the Archbishopric of Athens and all Greece.
~1120 ftSW
Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
6 min walk • The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
~1130 ftW
Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
6 min walk • The Sanctuary of Pandion is the name sometimes given to the remains of a building located in the south-east corner of the Acropolis of Athens. Its foundations were found during the excavations for the construction of the Old Acropolis Museum.
~1250 ftW
Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens
7 min walk • The Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus was a walled open-air sanctuary dedicated to Zeus Polieus around 500 BC on the Acropolis of Athens, sited to the Erechtheion's east.
~1110 ftSW
Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site
Odeon of Athens, Athens
6 min walk • The Odeon of Athens or Odeon of Pericles in Athens was a 4,000 m2 odeon, built at the southeastern foot of the Acropolis in Athens, next to the entrance to the Theatre of Dionysus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hellenic Children's Museum?

Nearby attractions include Frissiras Museum, Athens (1 min walk), Museum of Greek Folk Art, Athens (1 min walk), Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens (3 min walk), Plaka, Athens (3 min walk).

How to get to Hellenic Children's Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hellenic Children's Museum:

Bus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (3 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 209 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 15, 2, 4, 5 (3 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (7 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (9 min walk)

Metro

Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (7 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (8 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (23 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (24 min walk)