Hellenic Motor Museum

A must-see whether you like cars or not.

One of the best museums in Athens is the Hellenic Motor Museum. The museum's collection consists of 300 cars, ranging from the early 1900s to the present day.

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All About the Hellenic Motor Museum

One of the best museums in Athens is the Hellenic Motor Museum. It is owned by the Theodore Charagionis Foundation and opened in March 2011. The museum’s collection consists of 300 cars, ranging from the early 1900s to the present day.

The museum is situated in central Athens near the National Archaeological Museum. It is on the three top floors of the Athenian Capitol shopping mall. The museum offers many other facilities such as a Formula 1 simulator, a road safety education programme and an amphitheatre.

With a choice of around 300 cars, this museum is a must-see for car enthusiasts, but even those who are not experts will find it fascinating. The collection includes classic cars, racing cars and even some celebrity cars.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at the Hellenic Motor Museum. So, if you are looking for something to do in Athens, make sure you add this museum to your list. You won’t be disappointed.

Best Things to Do and See

1904 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

The 1904 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is one of the oldest cars in the museum’s collection and was once owned by King George of Greece. It is a beautiful car and well worth seeing.

1929 Cadillac V16 Town Car

The 1929 Cadillac V16 Town Car is one of the oldest cars in the museum’s collection and was once used by Franklin D. Roosevelt as his personal vehicle. It is a beautiful car and well worth seeing.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster

The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster is one of the museum’s most beautiful cars. If you’re lucky enough to see it on display, be sure to take a photo beside it.

1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta

The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta is one of only 39 ever made and is a true classic.

1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster was once owned by actor Steve McQueen and is one of the most beautiful cars in the museum’s collection.

1969 Lamborghini Miura S

The 1969 Lamborghini Miura S is one of only 764 ever made and is a true classic.

1971 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica

The 1971Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica is one of the most famous and iconic cars of all time. If you’re a fan of Lamborghini’s, this car is a must-see.

1994 McLaren F1

The 1994 McLaren F1 is one of the fastest cars in the world and was once owned by actor Pierce Brosnan. It’s definitely worth taking a look at if you’re a fan of high-performance cars.

2013 McLaren P1

The 2013 McLaren P1 is the most recent car in the museum’s collection and is one of the most advanced cars ever made. It’s definitely worth taking a look at if you’re a fan of high-performance cars.

2009 Tesla Roadster Sport.

The 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport is the world’s first electric sports car and is a true pioneer in the world of green cars.

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In front of the 1904 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

The 1904 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is one of the oldest cars in the museum’s collection and was once owned by King George of Greece. It is a beautiful car and well worth seeing.

Next to the 1929 Cadillac V16 Town Car

The 1929 Cadillac V16 Town Car is one of the oldest cars in the museum’s collection and was once used by Franklin D. Roosevelt as his personal vehicle. It is a beautiful car and well worth seeing.

In front of the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster

The 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster is one of the museum’s most beautiful cars. If you’re lucky enough to see it on display, be sure to take a photo beside it.

In front of the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta

The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta is one of only 39 ever made and is a true classic.

Next to the 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The 1961 Jaguar E-Type Roadster was once owned by actor Steve McQueen and is one of the most beautiful cars in the museum’s collection.

Next to the 1969 Lamborghini Miura S

The 1969 Lamborghini Miura S is one of only 764 ever made and is a true classic.

In front of the the 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica

The 1971Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopica is one of the most famous and iconic cars of all time. If you’re a fan of Lamborghini’s, this car is a must-see.

In front of the 1994 McLaren F1

The 1994 McLaren F1 is one of the fastest cars in the world and was once owned by actor Pierce Brosnan. It’s definitely worth taking a look at if you’re a fan of high-performance cars.

Next to the 2013 McLaren P1

Next to the 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport.

The 2009 Tesla Roadster Sport is the world’s first electric sports car and is a true pioneer in the world of green cars.

On the rooftop overlooking the whole museum.

The rooftop offers a great view of the museum’s collection and is the perfect spot for a photo or video. Be sure to take advantage of it while you’re there.

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