Byzantine & Christian Museum Tours and Tickets

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Ticket prices for the Byzantine & Christian Museum vary depending on the time of year. In high season, April 1–October 31, tickets cost €8; from November 1–March 31, they cost €4. Temporary exhibitions may have separate fees. The museum is free to visit on the first Sundays of the month, November–March.

The Byzantine & Christian Museum is home to some 30,000 artifacts and artworks, which trace the evolution from ancient to early Christian and Byzantine art. Its collections house everything from mosaics and religious icons to ceramics, stone carvings, frescoes, and textiles, making it great for art, archaeology, and history buffs.

Yes, the Byzantine & Christian Museum is partly accessible to disabled visitors. The spaces housing the museum’s permanent collection are all wheelchair-accessible. Additionally, tickets to the museum are free for visitors with disabilities. There is one accessible parking place located on site at the museum.

Yes, visiting the Byzantine & Christian Museum is worth it. The museum boasts one of the most impressive collections of Byzantine art in the world, and it’s a great complement to Athens’ ancient sights. Even its location is notable: The museum is situated within the Villa Ilissia, which dates to 1848.

Yes, photography is permitted at the Byzantine & Christian Museum. However, this policy only applies to photos taken on handheld cameras and smartphones, with the flash off. If you wish to use professional equipment, such as tripods or video cameras, special permission from the museum is required.