Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in Athens:
1The Jewish Museum of Greece
AthensThe Jewish Museum of Greece in Athens documents as one of three museums (next to the Jewish Museum Thessaloniki and the small Jewish Museum Rhodes) the history of Judaism in Greece. Although Jews have been living in Greece since antiquity, the exhibits are mainly from the modern era. Parts of the sy- 2
Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos
AthensThe Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos is a hi-tech cultural centre in Athens that introduces visitors to the Hellenic culture with the use of virtual reality tours and performances. The Cultural Centre aims to unravel the complex issues of Hellenism. - 3
Permanent Exhibition Man and Tools - Greek Folk Art Museum
AthensThe Permanent Exhibition Man and Tools - Greek Folk Art Museum is a branch of the Greek Folk Art Museum that holds objects introducing the tools craftsmen used in the past. - 4
Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women
AthensMuseum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women is a special interest museum in Athens. The museum holds and displays a collection that includes Greek traditional costumes, porcelain dolls with Greek costumes, reproductions of minoan, classic and Byzantine clothes and je - 5
Centre of Folk Art and Tradition
AthensThe Centre of Folk Art and Tradition is housed in the former residence of folklorist Angeliki Hatzimichali (1895-1965), who grew up in Plaka. The building is the work of Macedonian architect Aristotelis Zachos. The museum features an attractive interior that was created by folk art craftsmen.