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Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, Athens

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Explore the history of music at Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, where you'll find over 1,200 Greek musical instruments on display. The collection spans over 300 years of musical history, and includes lyres, flogheras, defia, gaides, koudouia, laghouta, bouzoukia, souravlie, and many more pieces. Located in an Athenian mansion built in 1842, the museum is laid out over three floors, with instruments grouped into four sections. Explanatory labels in English accompany the displays, and the available earphones let you hear how each instrument sounds. Arrange your visit to Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments and discover more family-friendly attractions in Athens using our Athens online driving holiday planner.

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By Vibeke L

Small but interesting museum about musical instruments and music from the region. You can listen to samples. Welcoming staff.

Small but interesting museum about musical instruments and music from the region. You can listen to samples. Welcoming staff. more »
By Hornjazz

This is a gem! You can learn a lot about how instruments make their sounds, watch videos of people performing in cultural contexts, learn about the role of music in celebrations, National identity...

This is a gem! You can learn a lot about how instruments make their sounds, watch videos of people performing in cultural contexts, learn about the role of music in celebrations, National identity... more »
By Dimitra G

A traditional building of three floors displaying traditional/folk instruments from different Greek districts with possibility to hear the music of them. It’s worthy to visit it while strolling in...

A traditional building of three floors displaying traditional/folk instruments from different Greek districts with possibility to hear the music of them. It’s worthy to visit it while strolling in... more »

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By Kelly Armor

This is a small yet lovely museum in a historic house. It contains lots of wonderful instruments that belonged to one dedicated collector. Some of the audio stations were out of order but the QR codes were fabulous musical selections. The text and photographs did a wonderful job of contextualizing. I’m a folklorist and musician so this place was definitely my happy place!

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By Georgia Belletti

A small hidden pearl in the middle of Athens, strongly recommend, really interesting with great staff. A must visit in order to

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By Joshua Ng

Very interesting collection of Greek musical instruments. I appreciate that headphones are there for people who want to listen to the sounds of the instruments. Some headphones were not working. But can’t complain because it’s a free exhibit. All in all a must-go for music buffs.

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By Pat P

Great little museum for music and instrument lovers. Entrance 3€. There are QR codes you can scan to listen to music clips. Unfortunately the museum doesn’t provide headphones so bring your own. Besides the instruments on display, there are interesting historical photos all around. Air con, clean bathrooms, polite staff

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By Jędrzej Morzy

It's a fun little museum, worth spending half an hour if you are nearby. Contains many folk instruments, a few pieces of music to listen to and some stories about the Greek revolution in 19th century

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