Catalogue · 1886
Knowledge that endures
The Upper House, 52 Souedias Street, Athens
An institute for advanced research in all disciplines pertaining to Greek lands, from fine art to archaeometry, and in all periods to modern times.
About the institute
A centre for research, education and cultural exchange
Founded in 1886, the BSA brings together researchers from the United Kingdom, Greece and further afield. We maintain an extensive academic library, the Marc and Ismene Fitch Laboratory, the Knossos Research Centre, and archival and museum collections that support work across the Greek world.
Years in Athens
Field projects
Publications
Partner institutions
From the Annual
“A focus for British research on the Greek world, from prehistory to the present, across the arts, humanities and social sciences.”
British School at Athens · founded 1886
At the School
Three rooms of work
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The Library
An academic library in Athens supporting work on the Greek world, from prehistory to the present.
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The Fitch Laboratory
Science-based archaeology since 1974 — ceramic petrology and chemical analysis at the centre of the field.
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Knossos
The Research Centre on Crete: the Stratigraphical Museum, accommodation, and a century of fieldwork.
Latest from the School
News, events and research stories
Fieldwork updates, awards, lectures and the life of the institute — drawn from the current BSA programme.
31 August 2026 · Fitch Laboratory
Applications open for the Fitch Laboratory Assistant Apprenticeship
14 August 2026 · Athens
September closure for annual maintenance and cleaning
12 August 2026 · Development
The BSA welcomes a new major benefactor
11 August 2026 · Arts & UAL
Arts Researcher in Residence 2026 awarded to Srinivas Surti
Visit the School
52 Souedias Street, Kolonaki
Library, hostel and the Fitch Laboratory in Athens — with the Research Centre at Knossos.