New Museums in Greece that are Worth the Voyage
Anchoring in Athens offers so many opportunities to absorb cultural history, including many new museums in Greece.
Strolling through Mitropoleos Street, visitors encounter the Maria Callas Museum, a treasure trove of the soprano’s stage costumes, rare photographs and personal memorabilia. It’s an invitation to not just to admire her artistry but to experience the glamour and dedication behind this operatic legend.
A short walk away, the Alekos Fassianos Museum bursts with vivid colour, celebrating contemporary Greek art through displays of the iconic painter’s bold forms – an essential stop for art lovers seeking inspiration.
For those willing to island-hop, Ios unveils the Gaitis-Simossi Museum. Perched above Chora, this clean and modern space is dedicated to the works of famed husband-and-wife duo, painter Yannis Gaitis and sculptor Gabriella Simossi.
Northern Greece offers history at its grandest with the Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king – now restored with marble floors and majestic mosaics.
Looking ahead to upcoming museum openings in Greece, the Museum of the Underwater Heritage of Antiquity in Piraeus is scheduled to open in 2026, housing a maritime exhibition of artefacts collected from pre-history up until the Second World War.
Thessaloniki’s Holocaust Museum of Greece is set to open in 2026-2027, preserving the memory of the Holocaust in Greece and telling the story of over 3,300 years of Greek Jewish history. The museum will be built on the site of the city’s Old Railway Station and will cement the importance of remembering the past.
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