The National History Museum since 1960 is housed in the Old Parliament, in Kolokotronis Square in central Athens. Established in 1884 by the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece (I.E.E.E.), established in 1882 by people of science and culture in an effort to rescue and salvage relics of modern Greek history. The National History Museum presents in chronological order the modern Greek history, from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the 20o century, through rich collections, folklore material, rare editions, historical documents archive and photographic documents. The exhibits include Greek flags, loot and weapons from the Revolution of 1821 and the subsequent liberation struggles, helmets and armor from the period of Venetian and Ottoman rule, sculptures, medals, medals, personal items of historical figures, watercolors, maps, paintings, etchings, traditional costumes, utensils and a rich collection of costumes costumes fighters, political, military, scholars and prelates. The historic home of Lazarus Kountourioti Hydra is an annex of the National Historical Museum. Since 2001 it houses a folklore museum family relics, artifacts from the corresponding collection of the National History Museum and Gallery with contemporary Greek painters. Opening hours: September - June: Tuesday - Friday: 09.00 - 16.00 Saturday - Sunday: 10.00 - 16.00 Closed on Monday. July - August: Tuesday - Sunday: Closed on Monday. Last entry: 15.30 Tickets: Permanent Exhibition Ticket; Regular: 10€ Reduced: 5€ Periodic Exhibitions Ticket; Regular: 10€ Reduced: 5€ Single Ticket for Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions; Regular: 15€ Reduced: 8€ Reduced Ticket: People over 65 years old Students Parents accompanying school groups Groups of 15 or more people Free Entrance: The first Sunday of every month (from November to February) 25March 18 May (International Museum Day) 28 October Children under 18 years old Large families, by presenting their special card People with disabilities and their companions Unemployed, by presenting their OAED card Employees of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, by presenting their special card Holders of a Museum Free Admission Card ICOM members Journalists, by presenting their press card