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Hellenic Maritime Museum, Piraeus

Akti Themistokleous, Pireas,

Description

The Hellenic Maritime Museum (HMM) documents and exhibits items relating to the maritime history of Greece since prehistoric times, including the Byzantine era and merchant shipping. There are ship models, paintings, maps, weapons, nautical instruments and even a submarine turret outside.

Access & Transport

The museum is located immediately south of Marina Zeas, in Piraeus, 9km southwest of Athens' city centre. Athen's Metro line 3 now extends to Dimotiko Theatro station, a 20 mins walk from the museum. Alternatively, the line 1 and suburban trains go to the 'Piraeus' station, next to the port. From there take bus 94 to 'Freattidos Square' stop or bus 300 to 'Tzanion Hospital', 300m away from the HMM.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with a walk through the Piraiki neighbourhood (good place for tavernas and fish restaurants), the Marina Zeas, and checking out the Municipal Theatre and the Hagia Triada Cathedral (Holy Trinity) in downtown Piraeus.

Meta review

Not a regular entry on travel blogs and guidebooks, the museum seems to be mostly patronized by Greek nationals based on online reviews that mostly give the thumbs up to the nature of the exhibits and affordable admission price but not to the curation: lacking in space, in English translation, and in modern media delivery.

Environmental & Social

No environmental related info, the main impact is from electricity use (a/c). Minor educational aspect

Conclusion

The museum partially delivers on its objective of showing the importance of the sea and seafaring for the Hellenes but it fails to impress and leave a mark in any way, dragged down by a museography that is not well-thought through and would require a significant upgrade.

Key positive

Good historical and technical insights

Affordable and not busy

Key negative

Not well curated and in need of an upgrade

No masterpieces or top-tier artefacts

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and suitable for all ages

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

March 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on public holidays

av. transport time:0h 50m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday09:00 - 14:00

Wednesday09:00 - 14:00

Thursday09:00 - 14:00

Friday09:00 - 14:00

Saturday09:00 - 14:00

Sunday -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€2
Adult
12 - 64
€4
Child
6 - 11
€4
Infant
0 - 5
€0

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