Maritime Museum of Greece

General description

The Maritime Museum of Greece, founded in 1935, is one of the most important museums in the country, dedicated to the history and tradition of Greek shipping. It is located in Piraeus, near the port, and hosts a rich collection of exhibits covering thousands of years of maritime history. 

Exhibits

The museum has a wide variety of exhibits, including:

• Model ships : Historic ships, from ancient to modern, representing the Greek maritime tradition are on display.

• Nautical tools and equipment : Devices and tools used in shipping, such as compasses, nautical instruments and charts.

• Uniforms and accessories : Uniforms of officers and sailors, as well as various accessories related to Greek maritime history.

• Historical documents : Documents and photographs documenting Greece's naval history and major maritime successes.

Purpose and Actions

The main purpose of the museum is to preserve and promote the Greek maritime heritage, while organizing educational programs and activities for students and visitors, promoting awareness of the maritime history and cultural heritage of Greece.

Visit

The Maritime Museum of Greece is open to the public and offers guided tours, as well as special events that highlight the country's maritime tradition. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the rich history of shipping while enjoying an educational and entertaining experience.

Activities

The Maritime Museum of Greece includes activities for children such as: 

• Educational Programs : The Maritime Museum of Greece organizes guided tours throughout the year for organized groups of students and adults. Educational tours are conducted by specialized Museum staff in the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, following telephone arrangements with the Educational Programmes and Tours Department,

• Available Programmes : such as "Adventures in ancient seas" School groups. School groups: Kindergarten, 1st - 2nd grade, "Traveling with ancient ships" School groups: Primary School Classes: Primary school groups: E'-F' primary school, C' secondary school, "A trunk full of history: the Balkan wars 1912-1913" School groups: School groups: 1st - 3rd high school.

  General Admission: 4,00 €, Reduced: 2,00 €.