Courtesy: Museum Of The Greek Costume

Museum of the History of the Greek Costume

Courtesy: Museum Of The Greek Costume

A historical journey through Greek clothing and costume from ancient to modern times.

When was it built

This 1920s construction shows the first signs of the transition from neoclassicism to modernism.

What's the story

The building was purchased in 1935 for the Greek Women’s Lyceum which, during the Nazi occupation, hosted soup kitchens for children and sheltered some 150 people left homeless by the 1944 bombing of Piraeus.

Why it's important

Dating back to Ancient Greece, what people wore and even how they styled their hair communicated vital information about their social and personal status and where they came from. This rich collection offers an intriguing perspective on Greek history, highlighting social and regional differences through clothing and headdresses.

Must-see

Queen Olga’s set of 19th-century porcelain dolls.

Fun fact

The iconic 'Amalia' costume was actually not worn by the queen herself. It was based on the local Peloponnese costume with added European elements and was initially worn by her ladies-in-waiting. Later on, it became popular throughout Greece and the Balkans.

Courtesy: Museum Of The Greek Costume

Courtesy: Museum of the Greek Costume

Info

7 Dimokritou, Kolonaki, 106 71
Kolonaki
+30 210 362 9513
Website
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Museum of the History of the Greek Costume

A historical journey through Greek clothing and costume from ancient to modern times.