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Museum of Greek Popular Musical Instruments (Museo Ellinikon Laikon Musikon Organon)

Odos Dioyenous 1-3, Athens 999-20, Greece
01-325-0198
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Ranked #60 of 141 attractions in Athens
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Ludlow
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This museum gives a comprehensive overview of Greek popular music over many years. Some of the instruments shown are rare and there are archive photos to go with them, as well as samples of the music to listen to. It makes a very refreshing change from the large and more crowded museums and a welcome respite when visiting the ancient... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

This is a small museum (three rooms on three floors) that basically displays ancient instruments with a short description and headphones so you can hear samples of the music. If this sounds interesting to you then definitely stop by, it won't take much of your time and is near other attractions. I enjoyed it and didn't mind that it was... More

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Malta
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
184 helpful votes 184 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2007
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This museum is just a waste of time - - small and with few items on display. More

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74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2010
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