The Hellenic Maritime Museum was founded in 1949. It is located at Freatida, near Zea Harbour, in Piraeus. The museum exhibits approximately 2500 items related to the maritime history of Greece since prehistoric times. The exhibits are displayed in chronological order. They include many ship models and a number of paintings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The objectives of the Museum are:
The collection, maintenance, preservation and exhibition of all items of historical significance that were collected from the nation's naval battles as well as from other naval activity of the Greeks from ancient times until today.
The study of our naval history as well as the maintenance and protection of the naval tradition and heritage.
The enhancement of the love for the sea, as a source of national pride to next generations.
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