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War Museums<\/p>\n<\/div>

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9 Museums around the country<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Find information about the War Museum and its Branches, virtual tours, activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum of Athens<\/h4><\/div>

With the aim of stimulating national memory, promoting the historical continuity and unity of Hellenism, the Museum collects, preserves and presents all kinds of war relics, memorabilia and works of art of the military history of the Greeks. It studies, documents and displays the sacred struggles of the nation for freedom during its long military history, from antiquity to the present day.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Thessaloniki<\/h4><\/div>

The Thessaloniki branch was established in 1993 and has been operating since 2000. It is housed in the wider area of the Areos Field camp, in a building designed by the Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli (1838-1918) at the beginning of the 20th century for the needs of the Ottoman Army.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Nafplio<\/h4><\/div>

The Nafplion branch was founded in 1988 and operates in the building that housed the newly founded Military School of Evelpidon (1828-1934).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Tripoli<\/h4><\/div>

The Tripoli branch opened on 1 September 1999 and was inaugurated on 23 January 2000.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Chania<\/h4><\/div>

By decision of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, following a positive opinion of the Central Archaeological Council (KAS), the War Museum was granted part of the Firkas Fortress in Chania, for the organization of the Chania Branch.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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House of General Napoleon Zervas<\/h4><\/div>

The Department of the War Museum \u201cHouse of General Napoleon Zervas\u201d, opened in November 2022. In its premises, the united national resistance against the occupiers in the period 1941-1944, as well as the life of General Napoleon Zervas, is presented.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Kalamata<\/h4><\/div>

The Kalamata branch was founded in 2023 and is housed in the building of the Old Episcopal Diocese of Messinia. The themes of its exhibition include the historical period from the Greek Revolution of 1821 to the mission of the Greek Expeditionary Corps in Korea (1950-1953).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Chalkida<\/h4><\/div>

The Chalkida branch was founded in 2023 and is housed in part of the John Velissari camp. The themes of the exhibits include the historical period from the Venetian rule in Evia until today.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum Branch Rethymnon<\/h4><\/div>

The Rethymno branch (Chromonastiri) was founded in 2023 and is housed in a former Venetian villa, dating back to the beginning of the 17th century. It was built in 1610 and was the summer residence of the noble Venetian\u00a0Clodio<\/em>\u00a0family.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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War Museum of Athens<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Greek State, wishing to honour all those who fought for the freedom of our country, decided in 1964 to establish a War Museum. The Museum was inaugurated in July 1975. Its mission is the collection, preservation and exhibition of war relics, the study, documentation and promotion of the struggles of the Greek nation from antiquity to the present day, in order to stimulate national memory and promote the historical continuity and unity of Hellenism.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A Journey through History in 3 Dimensions<\/p>\n<\/div>

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3D Tours<\/h2><\/div>

Take a virtual tour of the War Museum and experience Greek history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Athens<\/h5><\/div>

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House of General Napoleon Zervas<\/h5><\/div>

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Kalamata<\/h5><\/div>

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Chalkida<\/h5><\/div>

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Rethymno<\/h5><\/div>

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Hold your event in the special areas of the War Museum<\/h3><\/div>

The War Museum and its Branches have selected spaces for hosting events, presentations, conferences and exhibitions. In an environment of historical importance and cultural value, the special halls of the Museums offer a unique experience for any kind of event. Contact us for availability, terms and customized solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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News of the War Museum<\/h2><\/div>

Find out about the Museum’s activities, events and announcements.<\/p>\n<\/div>