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Museum of the History of the Greek Costume
The Museum of the History of the Greek Costume is a special-interest museum in Athens dedicated to collecting, preserving and promoting the history of Greek costume. Its collection comprises some 25,000 pieces, mainly authentic regional costumes and jewellery from Greek history, and also includes reproductions of Minoan, Classical and Byzantine dress, as well as porcelain dolls dressed in Greek costumes. The museum opened in 1988, inaugurated by the then Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri, and is part of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, a non-profit society founded in 1911. It is located at 7 Dimokritou Street, in the Kolonaki neighbourhood, and admission is free.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Museum of the History of the Greek Costume?
Visiting Museum of the History of the Greek Costume is free.
What are the opening hours of Museum of the History of the Greek Costume?
Jan 1 closed · Jan Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00 · Aug closed · Mar 25 closed · Jan 1 closed · Jan 6 closed · Dec 25–26 closed · May 1 closed · Oct 25 closed · public holidays closed.
How much time do you need for Museum of the History of the Greek Costume?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Museum of the History of the Greek Costume?
Visit the Museum of Greek Costume History.
What is there to see near Museum of the History of the Greek Costume?
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas (138 m), Allouche-Benias Gallery (157 m) and Saint Dionysius (255 m).
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