Benaki Museum

Stairs leading to the front door of Benaki Museum.

I don't know which is more beautiful, the collection of artefacts or the house they are displayed in.  Antonis Benakis is the founder of Benaki Museum and all the pieces in the museum are from his very own personal collection.  Mr. Benaki knows that there is no value in hogging things and keeping them to yourself, so in 1926 he donated his entire collection to the state and the people of Greece.  It is much more fun to share with others, and by sharing his collection he is helping visitors to the Benaki Museum learn about Greece and its interesting history.  So what do you think, when is it good to share?  When is sharing maybe not a good idea?



Recreation of a sultan's room in the museum.



Some busts on display.





The upstairs hallway of the museum.