Top 10 museums in Greece for music and performance culture
From theatre and performance archives to sound, rhythm and digital music, Greece has museums that connect culture with performance.
Performance culture is an important part of museum storytelling. Museums connected to theatre, music, sound and interactive media help visitors understand how cultural expression is experienced through the body, the stage, technology and collective memory.
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AthensTheatrical Museum of Greece
The Theatre Museum of Greece is one of the most important institutions dedicated to preserving and studying the history of modern Greek theatre.
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AthensPaxinou-Minotis Museum
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HeraklionVideo Games Museum
The Video Games Museum, located in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, invites you to discover the magic, evolution, and cultural significance of electronic games through a unique experience.
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AthensMuseum of Greek Folk Art
Immerse yourself in the colorful traditions of the Greek people at the Museum of Greek Folk Art. Discover the exquisite embroidery, weaving, and folk paintings.
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AthensBenaki Museum
Journey through the vast history of the Greek world at the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture. From ancient times to the modern era, this museum offers a unique look at the evolution of Hellenism.
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RethymnoMuseum of Contemporary Art of Crete
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete was founded in 1992 as the “L. Kanakakis” Municipal Gallery, following the donation of works by the late Rethymnian painter Lefteris Kanakakis.
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AthensNational Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens
The EMST | National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens is Greece’s leading institution for contemporary art and one of the most important museums of its kind in Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
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AthensMuseum of Greek Children Art
The Museum of Greek Children’s Art was established in 1994 by the Association of its Friends as a non profit cultural institution dedicated to children’s artistic expression and creativity.
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