National Archaeological Museum, Athens
The National Archaeological Museum is a national and archaeological museum in Athens. It is the 42nd most looked-up sight in Greece.
Planning a visit
The museum is 1 km from Athens and 20 km from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For weather, July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 33 °C and lows of 22 °C. These months have the least rain, with about 6 mm to 9 mm. The wettest months are December and November, with December seeing 69 mm of rain and November seeing 63 mm.
Nearby sights include Mount Lycabettus, Syntagma Square, the Hellenic Parliament, Kerameikos, and the Stoa of Attalos. Admission is €12, or €6 for reduced tickets, and the museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening hours vary by season: from May 14 to October 31, it is open 08:00-20:00, and on Tuesdays 13:00-20:00. From April 1 to May 13, it is open 09:00-16:00, and on Tuesdays 13:00-20:00. From November 1 to March 31, it is open 08:30-15:30, and on Tuesdays 13:00-20:00. The museum is closed on January 1, March 25, May 1, and December 25-26.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is December, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 41 | 47 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 63 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
