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GREEK POPULAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

GREEK POPULAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Practical Info

Street number: 
1-3
Street name: 
Diogenous Street
Postal code: 
10556
City: 
Athens
Nearest Metro : 
Syntagma (Line 2 & 3)
Nearest Rail: 
Monasterion
Telephone: 
+302103254119
Telephone 2: 
+302103254129
Telephone 3: 
+302103250198
Fax: 
+302103250198
E-mail: 
melmoke@otenet.gr
Website: 
http://www.instruments-museum.gr
Access for persons with limited mobility: 
-
Description: 

Over 1200 Greek popular musical instruments depict the history and evolution of Greek music from the 18th century to today. The musicologist Fivos Anoyanakis opened the museum in 1991 after 50 years of research. Audio capabilities allow the visitor to listen to the music depicted in showcases including Dionysian rhythms of the zoura and melodies of the mandolin.

Opening hours

Opening Hours: 

Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00
Wednesday from 12:00 to 18:00
Closed on Mondays

Rate

General admission in euros: 
free

Location(s)