Attraction Highlights
- Contains a unique collection of paintings and art objects
- Displays show the evolution of the philhellenic movement, from the Renaissance to the beginning of the 20th century.
- The museum’s exhibits comprise a wide collection of personal objects of Lord Byron and art related to Lord Byron’s work.
Benefit:
Free to public
Free to Public
Important Notes
Following the COVID-19 restrictions, the visitors need to wear their mask appropriately and if they are not vaccinated, they should proceed to a self test a day prior to their visit.
| Address | 12 Zisimopoulou Street, 11524, Athens,Greece |
| Phone | +30.210.8094750 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm |
| Closed Days | Monday & Tuesday |
| Website | https://phmus.org/en/ |
What to expect
The Museum presents the evolution of philhellenism from the Renaissance to the present day, and its contribution to the Greek War of independence. It also explains why Greece is perceived by the western world as the cradle of Western civilization and highlights the goal pursued by thousands of tourists who visit archeological sites and museums in Greece. The Museum supports classical education, the evolution of humanity on the basis of the values of Greek culture and the continuous Philhellenism, as a virtue allowing humanity to build better communities and face new challenges. The Museum’s collections document the impact that Greek and culture and civilization had on the arts, politics, literature, philosophy, innovation and social progress from the Renaissance to the present day.
Things to look out for
The Museum’s collections are deployed in 4 floors.
1st floor: Myths and heroes The first floor is dedicated to the perception of the antiquity and the progressive adoption of classical culture and values from the Renaissance to the 19th century. It shows the impact that Greek mythology and Homeric heroes had on the western world, the legend of Alexander the great and the evolution of the ancient world, relying on philosophy, science, history, arts.
2nd floor: Greece: The place and the people The second floor of the Museum is dedicated to the idealized Greece, as seen and perceived by Philhellenes artists. This art demonstrates the feelings of admiration and love that Philhellenes expressed for Greece and Greek culture.
3rd floor: The Greek War of Independence and philhellenism The third floor is dedicated to the philhellenic movement during the Greek Revolution, and the contribution of Philhellenes volunteers to the struggle for the liberation of Greece, being perceived as the cradle of Western civilization. It highlights the first common European policies and the foundations on which the European integration was based.
4th floor: Periodical exhibition, tribute to the American Philhellenism The fourth floor highlights the relations that the American Revolution had with the Greek one, and presents the portraits and contribution of important American Philhellenes. It also highlights the impact that the Greek Revolution had on the struggle for the abolition of slavery and the protection of human rights. Finally, it depicts the influence of Greek culture and the Athenian democracy on the political system and architecture in the USA.
1st floor: Myths and heroes The first floor is dedicated to the perception of the antiquity and the progressive adoption of classical culture and values from the Renaissance to the 19th century. It shows the impact that Greek mythology and Homeric heroes had on the western world, the legend of Alexander the great and the evolution of the ancient world, relying on philosophy, science, history, arts.
2nd floor: Greece: The place and the people The second floor of the Museum is dedicated to the idealized Greece, as seen and perceived by Philhellenes artists. This art demonstrates the feelings of admiration and love that Philhellenes expressed for Greece and Greek culture.
3rd floor: The Greek War of Independence and philhellenism The third floor is dedicated to the philhellenic movement during the Greek Revolution, and the contribution of Philhellenes volunteers to the struggle for the liberation of Greece, being perceived as the cradle of Western civilization. It highlights the first common European policies and the foundations on which the European integration was based.
4th floor: Periodical exhibition, tribute to the American Philhellenism The fourth floor highlights the relations that the American Revolution had with the Greek one, and presents the portraits and contribution of important American Philhellenes. It also highlights the impact that the Greek Revolution had on the struggle for the abolition of slavery and the protection of human rights. Finally, it depicts the influence of Greek culture and the Athenian democracy on the political system and architecture in the USA.
Helpful Tips
The Giftshop of the Philhellenism Museum offers a great variety of souvenirs, publications, medals, books, jewelry, accessories and board games, for men and women and for all ages.
The Philhellenism Museum operates from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10.00-18.00. The Museum offers private guiding tours and the visitors can book a tour appointment by call (+30.210.8094750), by sending an SMS (+30.6974750361) or by email. The knowledgeable staff of the Museum is willing to narrate in detail the history of the collections.
The Philhellenism Museum operates from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10.00-18.00. The Museum offers private guiding tours and the visitors can book a tour appointment by call (+30.210.8094750), by sending an SMS (+30.6974750361) or by email. The knowledgeable staff of the Museum is willing to narrate in detail the history of the collections.
Important Notes
Following the COVID-19 restrictions, the visitors need to wear their mask appropriately and if they are not vaccinated, they should proceed to a self test a day prior to their visit.
| Address | 12 Zisimopoulou Street, 11524, Athens,Greece |
| Phone | +30.210.8094750 |
| Work Hours | Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm |
| Closed Days | Monday & Tuesday |
| Website | https://phmus.org/en/ |
