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Benaki Museum

Koumpari 1 & Leof. Vasilissis Sofias, 10674, Athens
Koumpari 1 & Leof. Vasilissis Sofias, 10674, Athens

Description

The Benaki Museum was the first private Museum in Greece. It was donated to the Greek state directly following the death of the distinguished Mr. Emmanuel Benakis in 1930, by his son, Antonis Benakis.

Address Information

Koumpari 1 & Leof. Vasilissis Sofias
Kolonaki
10674
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Opening Hours

Now Open

Monday:

10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

10:00 - 18:00

Thursday:

10:00 - 23:30

Friday:

10:00 - 18:00

Saturday:

10:00 - 18:00

Sunday:

10:00 - 16:00

Phone

+302103671000

+302103671000

Website

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