Museum of Greek Folk Art, Athens

Name: Museum of Greek Folk Art
Address: Κυδαθηναίων 17, Athens, 105 58, Greece
Telephone: +30 21 0331 2621

#128 among attractions in Athens

Museum, Art museum, Children's museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Greek Folk Art is a museum in Athens, Greece. The museum was founded in 1918 as the Museum of Greek Handicrafts in the Tzistarakis Mosque in Monastiraki, which later became the National Museum of Decorative Arts and in 1959 it obtained its current name. In 1973 the greater part of the collection and the main functions of the museum were moved to 17 Kydathinaion Str. in Plaka and the mosque was annexed to it. Other annexes are the old "Public Baths" at Kyrristou 8 and one at Thespidos 8, both also in Plaka. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1918 (106 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'21"N, 23°43'57"E

Address

Κυδαθηναίων 17Αθήνα 1 (Πλάκα)Athens 105 58 Greece

Contact

+30 21 0331 2621

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Day trips

Museum of Greek Folk Art – 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
7 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...
~810 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.
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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...
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Monuments and statues
Bema of Phaidros, Athens
8 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...
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Grand 1880s hall with Olympic history
Zappeion, Athens
7 min walk • The Zappeion is a grandiose neoclassical building nestled in the heart of Athens, Greece, surrounded by the lush greenery of the National Gardens. This historic edifice, completed in 1888, was designed by the celebrated Danish architect Theophil Hansen and stands as a...
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Memorial
Peripatos, Athens
8 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...
~860 ftSW
Landmark monument in a small square
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Athens
5 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.
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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.
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Ancient tiered performance arena
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
7 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.
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Archaeological site
Pandion, Athens
7 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.
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Archaeological site
Sanctuary of Zeus Polieus, Athens
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Greek Folk Art open?

Museum of Greek Folk Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 3 pm
Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
Friday 8 am - 3 pm
Saturday 8 am - 3 pm
Sunday 8 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Greek Folk Art?

Nearby attractions include Frissiras Museum, Athens (1 min walk), Hellenic Children's Museum, Athens (1 min walk), Jewish Museum of Greece, Athens (2 min walk), Plaka, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Greek Folk Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Greek Folk Art:

Bus

Φιλελληνων • Lines: 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 209, 227, 790 (2 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: 209 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

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

Tram

Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (6 min walk)
Ζαππειο • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (8 min walk)

Metro

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

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (22 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (24 min walk)