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NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM: OLD PARLIAMENT BUILDING 13 STADIOU ST. 10561 ATHENS
OPENING HOURS TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 8:30-14:30 TICKET FULL ADMISSION : € 3 REDUCED ADMISSION : € 1.5 FREE ADMISSION: EVERY SUNDAY, THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY (MAY 18TH) AND THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: MARCH 25TH, OCTOBER 28TH. CONTACT TEL: 210-3237617, 210-3237315, 210-3222266 FAX: 210-3213786 WWW.NHMUSEUM.GR E-MAIL: INFO@NHMUSEUM.GR
Permanent Exhibition consists of: 2
CENTRAL CORRIDOR
THE FALL OF BYZANTIUM 1453 A.D. (Corridor 1)
LATIN AND OTTOMAN RULE (13TH - 18TH C.) (Room 2)
THE AWAKENING OF NATIONAL CONSCIENCE (1670-1821) (Room 3)
THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (1821-1827) (Room 4)
WEAPONS OF THE STRUGGLE (Room 5)
GREEK SCHOLARS IN THE WEST 14TH -15TH C. - CLERGY AND THE OTTOMAN STATE (Corridor 6)
EVENTS OF THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (Corridor 7)
PHILHELLENISM (Corridor 8)
Collections (in general): 3
Ceramics Clocks Drawings Figureheads Flags Folklore Collection Historical Furniture Maps
Collections (in general): 4
Medallions and Medals Military Uniforms Paintings Popular Prints and Cartoons Prints Sculptures Seals Weapons
CENTRAL CORRIDOR 5
Τhe permanent exhibition of the National Historical Museum narrates the history of Hellenism from the fall of Constantinople (1453) till the GreekItalian War of 1940-1941, through paintings and engravings, flags and weapons from national liberation struggles, personal items of historical figures, documents and photographs, utensils and tools as well as traditional costumes and works of modern Greek craftsmanship.
THE FALL OF BYZANTIUM 1453 A.D. (Corridor 1) 6
The area of the current Greek State as part of the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire (324-1453 AD) saw the rise of significant cultural and economic centers, such as Thessaloniki and Mystras. Main features of the Empire were the Greek language and literature as well as Christianity, with the Holy Mount Athos playing an important role.
LATIN AND OTTOMAN RULE (13TH - 18TH C.) (Room 2) 7
Latin rule in the Greek area began in 1204 with the fall of Constantinople to the Crusaders during the Fourth Crusade and the division of the Byzantine Empire in many feudal states.
THE AWAKENING OF NATIONAL CONSCIENCE (1670-1821) (Room 3) 8
The Ottoman inability after the 17th century to adapt to European political and social conditions caused the destabilization of the military, administrative, social and economic structures of the Empire and allowed the development of the forces of the Greek Nation.
THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (1821-1827) (Room 4) 9
Revolution in Greece erupted one month after Al. Ypsilantis’ movement in Moldavia and Wallachia. These developments escalated in March 1821 – Tradition says that on the 25th, bishop Germanos III of Old Patras raised a cross on the Agios Georgios square in Patras and blessed the weapons. This date is celebrated as the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence.
WEAPONS OF THE STRUGGLE (Room 5) 10
The Greek fighters’ belief that liberation will come only through the force of weapons, is clearly stated in the oath of the Philiki Etaireia: "‌We swear above all that between us and the tyrants of our homeland, fire and iron are the only instruments of reconciliation and nothing else".
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GREEK SCHOLARS IN THE WEST 14TH -15TH C. - CLERGY AND THE OTTOMAN STATE (Corridor 6) Since the late 14th century and especially after the Fall of Constantinople (1453), Byzantine Greek scholars fled to the West, mostly in developed cities of Italy.There they worked with passion for saving precious Greek manuscripts and codices, as scribes, teachers of Greek learning, translators, editors and founders of schools.
EVENTS OF THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (Corridor 7)
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The city of Messolongi played an important role in the Greek War of Independence, because of its strategic location at the mouth of the Gulf of Corinth. From the first months of the Revolution, the Greeks expelled the Ottoman forces and fortified the city.
PHILHELLENISM (Corridor 8) 13
The philhellenic movement in Europe and America emerged since the beginning of the Greek War of Independence, and had its roots in antiquaries and intellectuals of past centuries but also to the dynamic presence of Greek communities of the diaspora.
PHILHELLENISM (Corridor 8) 14
Temporary Exhibitions(example) 15
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Shadow Theatre in Greece
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From December 2015 until June 2016, the National Historical Museum (Old Parliament Building, Stadiou 13) presents the exhibition " Shadow Theatre in Greece", in collaboration with the Centre of Byzantine, Modern Greek and Cypriot Studies of the University of Granada.
Educational Programs for schoolchildren 16
SCHOOL VISITS The Museum is open for school visits during its opening hours. For practical reasons it is necessary to make a reservation with mrs Stavroula Kastritsitel. 210-3237617 (ext. 103). On Thursdays, 12:00 – 13:00, a museum curator is available for guided visits. Once again, make your reservation with mrs Stavroula Kastritsitel. 210-3237617 (ext. 103). Evening Schools and Second Chance Schools can get in contact with Public Relations responsible mr Giorgos Nikolaou for special arrangements, tel. 210-3237617 (ext. 213).