War Museum
This is the annex of the War Museum of Athens and has been operating since 1988, in this impressive building that once was the first War Academy of Greece build by the Governor Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Worth seeing
Going up to the 1st floor, you are faced with the war of the Nation during the Greek Revolution of 1821 and the period that followed. Here you will see Kapodistrias burst, war material of Modern Military History as well as works of art and crafts of the Greek Revolution. The same floor hosts works of art, weapons, photographs of the Macedonian Struggle and the Balkan wars.
From the first War Academy of Greece you can admire on the 2nd floor the military uniforms, medals, decorations and photos. The same floor houses an excellent photographic gallery showing the effects of World War II on Greece.
Info
22, Amalias Ave.
T +30 27520 25591
Opening Hours
Open daily 09:00-14:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-14:00.
Winter opening hours, from November 1st 2023 to Sunday March 31st 2024: daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
The museum is closed on Mondays, 1st of January, 1st of May, 25 & 26 of December, Saturday & Easter Sunday.
Tickets
General admission € 3.00, Reduced ticket € 1.50
Admission is free every first Sunday of the month, from November 1st to March 31st. Admission is also free on the following dates: March 25th, October 28th, November 21st, May 18th.