Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
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ValEqHK
York, UK227 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Greeted by grumpy lady saying €2. Followed from room to room by an unsmiling guard, one even made a point of looking into the empty lift I had vacated, presumably to check I hadn’t left a bomb. There’s a free leaflet in English showing highlights of the museum but nowhere is there a museum plan. You need to ask unsmiling staff where the loos are. For your information there are good toilets in the basement and the all important and spectacular bronzes are on the first floor. You can access both by lift.
Despite my negative review, I’d still recommend a visit as the bronzes and sculptures are impressive so it’s worth the €2 entrance fee.
Despite my negative review, I’d still recommend a visit as the bronzes and sculptures are impressive so it’s worth the €2 entrance fee.
Written 19 January 2020
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Aercduiyn
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands7 contributions
June 2020 • Solo
You might ask why one that absolutely love museum would write this. Well to be honest, the museum itself is awesome. Yes its smaller than others, but about 50 % of all is in good condition. They have bronze statues of the Greek goddess Helena and Artemis, some of old Roman emperors like Hadrian. Also plates and a grave tomb (the grave tomb is outside)
The price is 4 euro. the lady at the counter was really friendly so you might ask what is so bad about it? well the people working there that follow you around are mostly women and are constantly talking or calling on their phone. The keep following and talking loudly as if they want to get rit of you or that you should leave the museum as fast as possible, It ruins your visit in total. When asking what route you should take, the ladies are in a really bad mood and are extremely rude. While most Greeks are polite and friendly these ladies are not.
Also note: during the covid19 regulations you need to wear a maks both inside and outside.
The price is 4 euro. the lady at the counter was really friendly so you might ask what is so bad about it? well the people working there that follow you around are mostly women and are constantly talking or calling on their phone. The keep following and talking loudly as if they want to get rit of you or that you should leave the museum as fast as possible, It ruins your visit in total. When asking what route you should take, the ladies are in a really bad mood and are extremely rude. While most Greeks are polite and friendly these ladies are not.
Also note: during the covid19 regulations you need to wear a maks both inside and outside.
Written 15 June 2020
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Happy Canadian13
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Oct 2022 • Couples
We visited on a Sunday and initially thought the museum was closed. We approached from the exterior site of the ancient theater of Zea which is gated. There was no gate access so so thought the museum was indeed closed. We continued around to the front entrance and to our delight discovered it was open.
What a gem. Beautiful collection well displayed. The "guards" in every room and putside are very engaging. BTW I know some of the reviewers were put off by these wonderful "guards" but in these days of up close and personal selfies they are unfortunately necessary to protect these treasure that have survived but may not survive millions of tourists wishing to take selfies and not respecting these antiquities (sorry, rant over!)
Exhibits are quite unique, well preserved and very well displayed. The most impressive are the bronze statues found near the harbour of Piraeus in 1959. Take time to visit the exterior site. If you like cats you'll discover cat heaven. Lots of felines well looked after by museum staff.
If you're in Piraeus do take time to visit the museum. It's not a large museum (1-2 hours to visit) but so worth the time.
What a gem. Beautiful collection well displayed. The "guards" in every room and putside are very engaging. BTW I know some of the reviewers were put off by these wonderful "guards" but in these days of up close and personal selfies they are unfortunately necessary to protect these treasure that have survived but may not survive millions of tourists wishing to take selfies and not respecting these antiquities (sorry, rant over!)
Exhibits are quite unique, well preserved and very well displayed. The most impressive are the bronze statues found near the harbour of Piraeus in 1959. Take time to visit the exterior site. If you like cats you'll discover cat heaven. Lots of felines well looked after by museum staff.
If you're in Piraeus do take time to visit the museum. It's not a large museum (1-2 hours to visit) but so worth the time.
Written 30 October 2022
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Arianne R
London, UK35 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Went to this museum with my partner after reading about it online. The artifacts and displays were lovely to see. However, I imitated one of the artifacts on display, (a bronze man making a face) and the museum staff made a rude gesture, showing his disapproval. He did not say anything when I looked at him, but continued his conversation with someone else. I do not think posing like a statue is so offensive. The staff member needs to learn to have a sense of humour or go and work somewhere else. I did not also like being followed about from room to room, made me feel very uncomfortable. Best avoided.
Written 3 November 2022
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a_s_schmidt
Munich, Germany2,840 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Here - pleasantly air-conditioned - we bridged the waiting time until embarkation at the nearby cruise ship dock very well with a relaxed and interesting museum visit. The admission is 4,- €, from 65 years only 2,- €. It is certainly worthwhile to look at the relatively small exhibition.
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Written 18 August 2024
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Cepasmoicelui
Vannes, France6 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Exceptional, 1.5 km from the port terminal.
The statue of the kouros (Apollo?) is the oldest bronze statue and forms the link between the archaic and classical periods: no more arms along the body, the artist took flight to flex them.
Very beautiful collection of vases presented in a very educational way.
Unfairly unknown to tourists waiting for transfers who prefer to crowd in the uninteresting bars of the port. Mind-blowing!
The statue of the kouros (Apollo?) is the oldest bronze statue and forms the link between the archaic and classical periods: no more arms along the body, the artist took flight to flex them.
Very beautiful collection of vases presented in a very educational way.
Unfairly unknown to tourists waiting for transfers who prefer to crowd in the uninteresting bars of the port. Mind-blowing!
Written 9 June 2024
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calypso_75
Paris, France2,003 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Very interesting museum even if it is not very big. We come there to see 4 very large, magnificent bronze statues from antiquity which are unique and were found here. There are also other interesting things to see in the museum, beautiful funerary steles and above all an important reconstruction of a funerary monument. Entrance is not expensive (4€)
Written 26 May 2024
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greek-traveller
Spydeberg, Norway29,432 contributions
The Archeological Museum in Piraeus is a true gem. However, it can be difficult to find.
Walking from the main harbour I found the easiest way was to have the quickest walk to Zea Marina, continue on the western side of this harbour until you reach a fork crossing with a kiosk (some 300 meters), then turn right. The museum is two blocks up from the harbour on the right side.
The exhibition is fantastic. The most famous artifiacts are four bronze statues of Athena, Apollo and Artemis respectively.
The museum also displays many classic statues, small artifacts and grave steles.
A preview is possible by looking up this album ("Lysbildevisning" means "View slideshow"):
http://tinyurl.com/63pnkm
I give this museum my best recommendations for everyone who is interested in classical, histoircal Greece !
Walking from the main harbour I found the easiest way was to have the quickest walk to Zea Marina, continue on the western side of this harbour until you reach a fork crossing with a kiosk (some 300 meters), then turn right. The museum is two blocks up from the harbour on the right side.
The exhibition is fantastic. The most famous artifiacts are four bronze statues of Athena, Apollo and Artemis respectively.
The museum also displays many classic statues, small artifacts and grave steles.
A preview is possible by looking up this album ("Lysbildevisning" means "View slideshow"):
http://tinyurl.com/63pnkm
I give this museum my best recommendations for everyone who is interested in classical, histoircal Greece !
Written 6 November 2008
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LoveSouthAfrica3
Chandler, AZ47 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
We had a stop on our cruise in Piraeus (Athens) and having seen Athens before, we decided to stick around the harbor...We took the little tourist train 5 euros (I know, hokey) but it was hot and one of the 2 stops was the Archeaological Museum of Piraeus..Very nice museum! Then we started walking towards the Maritime Museum...Stopped on the way to eat at Sabbas...Very nice waitress, reasonable prices and good food....The Maritime Museum closed at 2, so we missed it...If there is a next time, we would've headed over there first...But we still had a nice time...Walked back to the Archeaological Museum to catch the little train back to the ship
Written 7 October 2012
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columela
Malaga, Spain58 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
This museum is not far from the yatch harbour of Piraeus, called Marina Zeas. It is not well known as there were only a few people when we went. however they have an excellent collection of fine marbles and bronze statues, particularly four life size bronzes from the late Arcaic to the hellenistic styles. That and the small temple are the highlights of a very relaxing , quiet plece in the middle of the bustle of Piraeus. If you are sailing from Marina Zeas I would advise you to come and see this museum as it does not take a long time. It is truly a hidden gem.
Written 4 June 2012
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What are the opening times please?
Written 5 October 2024
ciao quanto tempo serve per una visita media?
Grazie mille
manuela
Written 20 March 2019
applejy300
Boca Raton, Florida
Hi! I am doing a project and I am supposed to make a makeshift schedule for a tourist. How long do you think this attraction would take and what are the days they are opened?
Written 9 May 2017
applejy300
Boca Raton, Florida
Hi, I am doing a project and we are supposed to make a makeshift schedule for a tourist. How long do you think this attraction would take and what days are they opened?
Thank you
Written 9 May 2017
It's opened from 9 to 3 every day except Mondays. Well of course you could spend hours and hours in there, but I'd suggest you should plan for a visit of at least 2 hours.
Written 10 May 2017
Hei I have tried 3 times to answer. IT is closed for renovation. Check Athens nett pages for many other museums in this area. Sorry for the delay. enjoy your stay in Hellas.
Paul.
Written 26 October 2016
llegaremos a Pireo en un crucero y queremos ir a Atenas y volver en la tarde al puerto.
Somos 3 adultos, ¿Qué es lo mas conveniente y seguro?
Written 1 March 2016
which metro stop do I get off for the Archeological Museum in Piraeus ? Where is the stop in relation to museum?
Written 23 March 2015
Piraeus station (line 1) after take the bus or 15 min walking
Written 23 March 2015
BP1984_11
Swansea, United Kingdom
How much does a city tour cost? There would be at least 4 of us , maybe more
Written 22 December 2014
Piraeus city is basically a port city, nothing much to see barring the port area, as Piraeus is an extension of Athens, as the two cities have "merged"
Port of Piraeus to Acropolis by taxi would cost about 10-14 Euro.
a city tour bus would cost about 20 Pound for an adult.
suggest you take a Ho-Ho bus & then pick the sites you want to visit by using train/cab.
do explore some website, which offer discounts for booking online & if you kids/students, additional discount.
hope i was able to answer you query.
enjoy Greece, its always warm there !
Written 27 December 2014
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