Athens Emotions Museum

Location: Acropolis
Don't miss: Museums guide (free admission dates and other useful info)

Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Acropolis and hosted at a charming neoclassical building, the Emotions Museum of Childhood in Athens is a unique destination designed to enthuse youngsters and adults alike.
A member of the Association of Children’s Museums HOI (Hands-On International), it is addressed to children of 5+ years old and adults, in an attempt to raise awareness regarding the emotional development of children and inspire the quest for self-knowledge.

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This unique interactive museum uses various exhibits, toys, tales, and performances in order to enhance the children’s ability to express themselves, realize their potential, and get acquainted with the different emotions and their evolution during the process of growing up.
It is also a great chance for parents or other child specialists to reach a deeper understanding of a child’s emotional world by getting educated on their delicate psychosynthesis as well as the numerous changes that are conducted as they mature.

The museum is open on weekdays (Monday-Frday) from 09:00 to 15:00 and from 10:0 to 13:00 on weekends.

Official website: www.mce.gr

How to get there

There are many ways to reach the Emotions Museum from any location in Athens.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport, or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver directly at the following numbers: (0030) 18288, (0030) 18222, (0030) 18180. You can also book your taxi online.

On foot: As the Emotions Museum of Childhood is located in a central area of Athens, it can be easily reached on foot from Syntagma Square in approximately 20 minutes.

By metro: The closest metro station is Syngrou-Fix (Red Line). Note that the Emotions Museum is located within an 8-minute walking distance from the metro. Get a map of the metro here.

By bus/trolleybus: The closest bus stop is “St. Syggrou-Fix”. Check the routes and the official timetables on OASA Telematics.

By tram: The closest tram stop is Fix (Route 6, Syntagma-Pikrodafni). Get a map of the tram here.