Best places: History museums in Greece

The country's oldest museum in a former parliament building showcases weapons, costumes & paintings.

👍👍 Historischer Ort, mit einer schönen Aussicht, die einen Spaziergang anbietet. Das Monument der Bright Navy besteht aus einem 15 Meter langen Kreuz. Die Enthüllung des Denkmals der Marine fand am 8. Dezember 1969 statt. Eine schöne Art, die Erinnerungen der "verlorenen" Seeleute in den Weltmeeren zu...

👍👍 After following a scenic route one arrives at a small village of five houses only! The whole experience is exciting. This is the homeland of the Kolokotronis' Family. At an inventory of 1711, 500 residents were recorded at Limpovisi mainly because due to its altitude and difficult access it provided...

👍👍 What a great collection. The pieces really allow you to gain an understanding of the equipment used during the battle of Crete, and the personal connection from the owners helps to paint the picture. Well worth a visit, a wonderful hidden gem of a place. Also, the strawberry Raki is definitely worth...

👍👍 Very reasonable price for the size - it was quite big with ~45 detailed exhibits with accompanying audio / text descriptions. Covers most of the most significant parts of greek mythology

Modest home & birthplace of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, offering tours.

Museum displaying frescoes, paintings, sculptures & artifacts from as far back as the 3rd century.

Exhibits & virtual reality experiences exploring ancient Greek culture, plus a modern theater.

This neoclassic building features the art & history of Crete, plus a library & cafe with a terrace.

👍👍 My girlfriend and I had an excellent experience at the museum, lots of very interesting artefacts with an abundance of information about each one. Our guide was a lovely bloke who was indubitably enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend visiting if you’re in the area

Local history presented through an interactive, sensory movie experience & a small museum.

👍👍 A wonderful museum to visit. Covers Greek military history from 1821 Revolution to present day. Our Greek soldier guide was excellent. He explained the history in detail, spoke very good English and made the visit worthwhile. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.

Museum tracing the history of the Macedonian Struggle with 19th- & 20th-century objects & documents.

👍👍 In this historical building the first military school of Greece was founded. The collection is superb starting from the 1821 Greek Revolution era .WWI&WW2 exhibition items are also included. A visit in this place is a must and everyone should give it a try.

Collection of printing presses & other machines, objects & tools related to typography, plus tours.

Interactive exhibits on the mythological sunken city, with a 9D movie, diorama & holograms.

Museum on the history of Jewish people in Thessaloniki & the Holocaust's impact on the community.

Museum on maritime history from the Bronze Age to present, including models of ships & war relics.

👍👍 As with the Byzantine museum, it was empty of visitors, which is a great pity. While small, it has some nice pieces. I especially liked the iron sword with a gold Nike inserted into the hilt. Good information boards. I recommend a visit.

👍👍 It is one of the best museums in Balkan area! I love that both Natural and Folklore exhibits are located in the same building!