Athens Olympic Museum

By visiting the Athens Olympic Museum, you will have the opportunity to walk through the history of the Olympic Games in a contemporary, bright, and interactive environment. You will also be treated to spectacular views of the Athens Olympic Stadium and have the chance to explore the Athens Olympic Athletic Complex afterwards. Upon entering the permanent exhibition, you will begin your tour by following the timeline of the history of the Olympic Games, where you will discover their origins, ancient Olympia, the rediscovery of the Olympic ideals, the revival of the Games in modern times, and all editions of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. This will be followed by the presentation of the modern Olympic Movement through phygital exhibits, a collection of Olympic Torches, a presentation of Greek Olympic and Paralympic medalists, and a panorama of sports and athletes' equipment.

To experience the life of a footrace athlete in antiquity, you can enter the ancient Olympia Stadium hall and compete in running. Learn about the preparation of athletes and the rules of the Games. Don’t miss the wall-sized photos of the Olympia excavations and the city of Athens in 1884, just before the revival of the Games in modern times. A great stop on your tour will be the Panathenaic Stadium and the Athens 1896 Olympic Games, where you can sit in the stands of the stadium and watch the original diary of the Games. A couple of unmissable digital exhibits can be found in the center of the hall, showcasing all the editions of the Games, as well as in the hall of the Olympic Movement. A phygital book with a realistic/dynamic page-flip effect showcases what Olympism consists of. Finally, close your tour with the screening of an inspirational movie about the endeavor and struggle of Olympic athletes.