The Numismatic Museum is situated in the center of Athens, almost next to Syntagma Square. The museum was founded in 1834, the creation of the coin collection begun immediately and was hosted in different places until it finally acquired a permanent home in 1998.

The museum is housed since 1998 in Ilion Melathron, a beautiful 19th century mansion by the famous German architect Ziller. The building was originally the residence of the famous archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann who discovered the legendary Troy. The interior spaces of the building are decorated with impressive frescoes and mosaics inspired by the findings from the excavations at Troy and Mycenae.

Exploring the first floor, the visitor has the chance to learn more about the ancient Greek currency, the history of the Numismatic Museum, as well as the building's first inhabitat, Heinrich Schliemann.

On the second floor of the building there is a permanent exhibition on the history of coinage from Roman times to today.

Numismatic Museum: Address, Panepistimiou 12 Street, Athens.

More information concerning the Numismatic Museum can be found in www.nma.gr and the number 210 3632057.