Historical outline:

Classical studies have always occupied a prominent place in Dutch universities, and since the beginning of this century, Dutch archaeologists have contributed to the study of ancient Greek culture by conducting archaeological fieldwork in Greece.

1976	Foundation of the Archaeological Survey School of Holland in Greece.
1984	Recognition of the Greek government of the Archaeological School of the Netherlands at Athens.
1991	Expansion of the scope of the School to include all areas of Greece-oriented studies. The name of the School changes into The Netherlands Institute at Athens.
1994	Five Dutch universities take up the responsibility for the institute
1995	The acquisition of the Institute of a neo classical mansion.
2000	The VU University Amsterdam is included in the supporting universities.
2005	Six Dutch archaeological field projects are carried out in Greece.

 

Academic secretaries:

1986-1987 J.J. Hekman
1987-1988 Dr. M-H. Wijnen
1988-1989 R. Schumacher
1989-1990 J.J. Hekman
1990-1991 M. Grond
1991-1993 J.P. Crielaard
1993-1995 M.J. Haagsma MPhil

Directors:

1982-1995 Prof. Dr. G.J.M.J. te Riele
1995- 2001 M.J. Haagsma MPhil
2001- present Dr. G.J. van Wijngaarden