Hellenic Maritime Museum

The Hellenic Maritime Museum is located on Akti Themistokleous Street, in the region of Freatida in Piraeus. It was founded in 1949 and has a total of 9 rooms. Its exhibits date from the prehistoric to present times. They include nautical instruments, models of ancient and modern ships, maps, flags, medals, and weapons. DISCOVER THE BEST TOURS IN ATHENS! Discover the best tours in Athens and book the one that meets your interests the most! It also hosts works of art, such as paintings of seascapes made by some of the best Greek painters of the 19th and the 20th century. All these exhibits aim to present the long and glorious naval history. The permanent exhibition of the Hellenic Maritime Museum consists of numerous exhibits. Namely, the collections of the museum are: Moreover, the Nautical Museum houses a specialized library with 10,000 volumes and vast archival material, apart from a photo collection. There are also 200 maps dating from the 16th to the 20th century and the archive of Admiral Kriezis, which has been donated to the Museum. The Hellenic Maritime Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday. Its opening hours are 09:00-14:00. There are many ways to reach the Hellenic Maritime Museum from any location in Athens. Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked transfer service , which provides transfer by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport, or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: (0030) 18288, (0030) 18222, (0030) 18180. You can also book your taxi online . Car rental: There is the option of renting a car and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a rental car allows visitors to discover the Hellenic Maritime Museum and many other places of interest in Athens at their own pace. By metro: The closest metro station is Dimotiko Theatro (Blue Line). Note that in order to reach the Hellenic Maritime Museum from the metro, a 20-minute walk is needed. Get a map of the metro here . By bus/trolleybus: The closest bus stop is "Platia Freattidos" (Bus line 904). Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics . Upload your best photos of Greece and interact with other Greeka members!