Greek Maritime Museum in Piraeus is the largest maritime museum in Greece. The museum tells about the history and development of the Greek navy from prehistoric times to the present day. The museum was opened in 1949, but the idea of ​​its creation was announced by naval captain Zohiosom more in 1867. Actually, its collection, and laid the foundation of modern marine museum.

Today, the museum presents more than 2,000 exhibits, the oldest of which date back to the 8 millennium BC The exposition is located in nine halls in chronological order, which makes it possible to trace in detail the history of maritime affairs in Greece. The museum presents models of ancient and modern ships a wide variety of sizes, naval guns and other weapons, navigation equipment, instruments, flags, medals, marine forms, etc. There is in the museum and maritime art gallery, which exhibits works by famous Greek artists ages 19-20. Much attention is paid to the period of the Museum of the Greek War of Independence. A special place in the exposition and takes a fragment of the wall that was built around Piraeus when Themistocles in the 5th century BC

The museum has a unique specialized library, which has collected more than 10,000 volumes on the theme of the sea. There are also extensive archival materials (including photo and video documents) and about 200 cards from the 16th to the 20th century. The library is open to visitors.

Greek Maritime Museum is a member of the International Congress of Maritime Museums, and actively participates in national and international congresses and exhibitions.