Close message

Hi there. We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Find out more about how we use cookies.

You can update your settings by clicking the Cookie Policy link which can be found anytime at the bottom of the page.

Athens Sights

Kanellopoulos Museum

1 reviews | Write a review

  • Address
    • Theorias 12 cnr Panos Monastiraki
  • Transport
    • Monastiraki
  • Phone
    • 210 321 2313
  • Hours
    • 8.30am-3pm Tue-Sun

Correct these details

Lonely Planet review for Kanellopoulos Museum

The imposing 1884 mansion on the northern slope of the Acropolis houses the Kanellopoulos family’s extensive collection, donated to the state in 1976. After a major refurbishment and expansion, it was due to open in late 2008. The collection includes jewellery, clay-and-stone vases and figurines, weapons, Byzantine icons, bronzes and objets d’art dating from every period of Greek history.

 

Traveller reviews for Kanellopoulos Museum (1)

  • Avatar
    To write a review sign in, register or   Connect_light_large_long
    Recommend
     
    Add your experience “ ”
    Say more…
  • Avatar

    Well set out, pleasant and interesting

    jhassall recommends this,

    This museum was reopened late 2010 after undergoing refurbishment for several years. The climb up via the Plaka area is interesting including through an area of blue and white houses. One can of course stop after the heat of visiting the Acropolis. Most museums in Athens have good A/C systems and clean restrooms and this is one of the better ones.
    The collection over a number of areas is spectacular in its own way and the item descriptions are in clear English as well as Greek. A considerable number of the icons are from the Cretan painters and done in great detail. There are many other items some as metal Byzantine castings and a number of stone carvings. One item albeit small that caught my eye was an ancient lead grudge pad with a delightful description of how it was used. This description typified the clarity of many of the item descriptions which went a long way towards making the visit an enjoyable learning experience.
    At this stage photographs are not permitted; the reason being I was told that they had not been published.
    The staff most spoke reasonable English and were friendly and helpful

    report