​The Department of Exhibitions is one of the four departments of the Directorate of Archaeological Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs. The mission and competences of the Department of Exhibitions are stated in detail in Article 19(β) P.D. No. 4 of 2018 (Gov. Gaz. 7/A/22-1-2018) "Organization of the Ministry of Culture and Sports" and primarily involve:
 
a) the formation and presentation of the museological and museographic planning for the archaeological temporary exhibitions (including digital exhibitions) in Greece and abroad,
 
b) the approval of the loan of antiquities for exhibition purposes in Greece and abroad and
 
c) the encouragement of the setting up of networks of Museums and their integration in international cooperation networks and participation in European and international programs as well as their promotion by any appropriate means.
 
In this context, the Department of Exhibitions collaborates with the Regional and Special Regional Services of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and undertakes the coordination with Museums and Cultural Institutions in Greece and abroad in order to provide the necessary administrative and scientific support of temporary exhibitions in Greece and abroad, with a view to promote and highlight Greek Cultural Heritage.
 
The Department of Exhibitions participates as partner in European programs and networks of Museums and Museum Organizations exchanging experience and know-how, creating European cooperation networks and promoting transnational cooperation on issues of museum policy and practice.
 
Also, the Department of Exhibitions undertakes the coordination of the “International Museum Day” and the events planned by the Ephorates of Antiquities and the Museums supervised by the Directorate of the Archaeological Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs.