Athens University Museum
The Athens University Museum is a museum in Athens, Greece is also known as the “Old University” since it housed from 1837 to 1841 the first University of the independent Greek state. The building was a structure of the Ottoman period and is one of the oldest residential buildings still standing in Athens today.
The museum’s collection consists of old and rare book editions, manuscripts, diplomas, scientific instruments, portraits, photographs, medals, seals and other University memorabilia.
Athens University Museum
- History of the Athens University
Athens University Museum – Photo Gallery
- Athens University Museum – Photo Gallery
Athens University Museum
- Name: Athens University Museum
- Greek: Μουσείο Ιστορίας Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών
- Established: 335 BCE
- City: Athens
- Country: Greece
- Location: Tholou 5, Athina 105 56, Greece
Museums in Athens
- Acropolis Museum
- National Archaeological Museum
- Benaki Museum
- Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art
- Byzantine and Christian Museum
- Hellenic Motor Museum
- National Historical Museum, Athens
- Museum of the Ancient Agora
- Syntagma Metro Station Archaeological Collection
- Numismatic Museum of Athens
- Athens War Museum
- Jewish Museum of Greece
- Athens University Museum
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