Museum of Greek Folk Art

Museum of Greek Folk Art (17 Kydathinaion Street, Plaka, Athens) — under the supervision of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Tourism, this museum contains samples of every branch of Greek folk art including embroidery, weaving, regional costumes, masquerades, shadow theatre, silverware, metal ware, pottery, woodcarving, folk painting, stone carving, and more. It displays four centuries (17th-20th) of traditional Greek folk artwork. Along with its main location (Kidathineon 17), there are three other locations where items from this museum are on display: Tzisdaraki Mosque (1 Areos Str. in Monastiraki Square), the Bathhouses of the Winds (8 Kyristou Street), and the Building at 22 Panos Street. Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Tuesday – Sunday) (closed on Monday). Admission: €2 (regular), €1 (reduced: students from non-EU countries, seniors from EU countries). Free for persons under 19 years of age and students from EU countries.