National Archaeological Museum

The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.

The little-known today ancient Greek city of Europos, has started to unveil its secrets in a new wave of excavations that started in 2018.

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens has reached into its vaults and unveiled octopus-themed artifacts from burials on Crete dating to the Late Minoan phase of the Neopalatial period. On display until January 28, 2026 is a collection of four...

A decisive step launches the largest architectural and museological upgrade ever undertaken at Athens’ National Archaeological Museum (NAM). The two supreme advisory bodies of the Ministry of Culture—the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) and the Central Council of Modern Monuments (KSMN)—have...

The story of the Lemnian Stele (also known as the Kaminia Stele) begins in 1885 in the village of Kaminia on the Greek island of Lemnos. An unsuspecting farmer, while clearing stones from his field near the ruins of the...

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is set to host the largest bronze vessel discovered in Greece, the “Krater of the Lord from Lefkandi,” in its Altar Hall. This magnificent artifact will be showcased from Wednesday, June 11, to Monday,...

On Sunday, May 18, museums across Greece will open their doors free of charge to mark International Museum Day 2025. From ancient artifacts to modern art, visitors can explore the country’s rich cultural heritage without spending a cent. This year’s...

Previously unseen Native American artifacts donated by the Cincinnati Art Museum to the Greek State in 1931 have gone on public display.

A new exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens explores ancient Greek themes and patterns passed on traditional lacemaking.

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens, one of the most important museums in the world devoted to ancient Greek art, will be expanded and revamped. The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday the winning entry for the New National Archaeological...