Byzantine and Christian Museum

This museum's collection of early ancient Christianity is impressive!! I appreciate being able to take photos, too! The museum is a bit toasty, so bring a mini fan if you think you'll need one. It's in a great location near the gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Presidential Palace. If you're up for a walk, it's 20 minutes from the Olympic Stadium, too. Good area. I felt very safe exploring alone.

Beautifully presented museum with very well displayed pieces. Some good explainers accompanying the works and all presented in chronological order as you make your way through the museum. Highly recommended for anyone of a curious mind (me) but with limited knowledge of the period (also me) but it informed and educated really well.

Very interesting explanation of the Christian heritage in Greece, with a focus on Athens. Mosaics, detached frescoes, artefacts, carved stones are very well exhibited and explained. 4 stars and not 5 because half of the museum is closed and no notice was given on the website

The museum is housed in the elegant Ilissia Villa, an 1848 building with a rich history. It has a small but fair collection of artifacts, including pottery, fabrics, manuscripts from the 3rd century AD to the Late Middle Ages as well as frescoes from the Byzantine period. The space was renovated in 2004, making it more accessible and organized. A decent stop if you’re in the area and interested in history, but it’s not very large.

Delightful and super instructive. It's sobering to realise how little we know about Byzantine and early Christian culture. Plus the café is fantastic.

A small museum with only one side is open when I visited. The collection is limited, the basement session with special mosaics display is special. The outdoor garden is, however, a surprised bonus . Given the size of this museum, half hour visit is enough.

Utterly disappointing! We came all the way here, excited to explore the exhibits, only to find that half the museum was closed with no reason given. This lack of transparency feels unfair and leaves a sour taste for visitors who expect a complete experience. Save your money and time—there are far better attractions in Athens that are worth visiting!

Far from the tourists crowds, you ll find this beautiful museum set in a historical villa surrounded by an amazing garden. The byzantine section is worth the trip with lots of art pieces and artefacts from this fascinating period. The second section "Christian history" is the reason I'm not giving 5 stars to the museum... The museum should stick to a historical approach of the byzantine period and give up the strange approach of that part.