National Historical Museum, Athens

The National Historical Museum is a historical museum in Athens. Founded in 1882, it is located in the Old Parliament House, which housed the Hellenic Parliament from 1875 until 1932. The Museum’s collection has historical items about the period from the capture of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453 to the Second World War.

The period of the Greek Revolution and the subsequent establishment of the modern Greek state is explained with historical exhibits. The exhibits include weapons, memorabilia from historical figures, historical paintings, manuscripts, as well as a collection of traditional Greek costumes.

Exhibits of the National Historical Museum, Athens

Old Parliament House

National Historical Museum, Athens

Museum: National Historical Museum, Athens
Greek: Εθνικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο
City: Athens
Country: Greece
Founded: 1882
Location: Stadiou Street, Athens, Greece

Museums in Athens

Acropolis Museum
National Archaeological Museum
Benaki Museum
Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art
Byzantine and Christian Museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
National Historical Museum, Athens
Museum of the Ancient Agora
Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection
Numismatic Museum of Athens
Athens War Museum
Jewish Museum of Greece
Athens University Museum

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