The Numismatic Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Greece.
It was established in 1834, the same year as the National Archaeological Museum.
The love for Antiquity, prevalent at the time in Europe, and the recent foundation of the Modern Greek state had created the conditions of protecting the national cultural heritage. Hence, from the beginning, the history of the Museum was directly related with that of the Modern Greek state, the social circumstances and the cultural directives of each age. However, a decisive role in its progress was played by the personalities of those who directed it.
In 1843, the Museum was co-housed with the National Library in a room at the University of Athens.
But it's not only the building that hosts the history of numismatic value, it's also a garden at the back side of the building , that hosts the history of a Renaissance beauty Athens, full of green trees and statues, where you can have a few minutes meeting with the idea that nothing can be only urban even in the center of the city.
An Exceptional choice for a cup of tea or coffee!
