Museum of the History of Greek Costume
Type: Attractions, Free Attractions, History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
The Museum of the History of Greek Costume is part of the well known Lyceum Club of Greek Women. In this small, attractive museum visitors can view various aspects of Greek Costume from the past.... Read More
The Museum of the History of Greek Costume is part of the well known Lyceum Club of Greek Women. In this small, attractive museum visitors can view various aspects of Greek Costume from the past. Authentic pieces, veritable works of art to observe and admire. Costumes which have been collected since 1911, when the Lyceum Club was first founded by Kalliroe Parren. Costumes from various regions of Greece and also copies of ancient, Minoan and Byzantine costumes which have been used in the activities of the Lyceum Club over the years. In a dollhouse made of cardboard tubes you can see porcelain dolls dressed in regional costumes. These dolls were a gift from Queen Olga in 1914 and were the models on which the first reproductions of the costumes were based. In another section visitors can see the costumes which were worn in celebrated dance performances in many countries. Educational events are held for children of all ages, bringing them closer to this important tradition of Greece.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Nelly Paraskevopoulou
Athens Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "Fascinating information about the history of Greek costume"
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The collections are impressive and the environment reminiscent of the past of Greece
