Deaccessioning in Greece
Greece adheres very strict legislation on deaccessioning and disposal and follows the Latin museological tradition in this sense.
When asked about the (legal) possibilities, the Ministry of Culture answered that the disposal of antiquities is not possible. As they are state-owned, they are imprescriptible. In theory, transfer of objects between museums is possible, but it seems not a common procedure.
Country details for Greece
| Official name: | Hellenic Republic |
| Number of residents: | 10,75 million |
| Number of museums: | 176 |
| Parameters: | Legislation, Classification systems, National register of objects, and Accreditation scheme |
Deaccessioning possibilities in Greece:
LEGISLATION
Greece adheres to the law 3028 For the Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage in General. There is no legislation on deaccessioning and disposal, only on the transfer of museum objects.
law 3028 For the Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage in General §4-45-11
GUIDELINES
Greece has no guidelines on deaccessioning and disposal.
OTHER TOOLS
Greece has no other tools on deaccessioning and disposal.
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS
Greece has a classification system for museum objects
NATIONAL REGISTER OBJECTS
Greece has a national register for museum objects, called the national inventory of Monuments.
ACCREDITATION SCHEME
Greece has an official museum accreditation scheme, that is administered by the Ministry of Culture.
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