Discover the Acropolis Museum, just a short walk from the Acropolis, showcasing over 4,250 artifacts from the Greek Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine periods. Enjoy a modern design and a fresh perspective on Athens' rich history.
- Wander through exhibits featuring sculptures, friezes, and everyday items from ancient Athens.
- Admire the museum’s modern architecture, designed by Bernard Tschumi, contrasting with ancient ruins.
- Just 300 meters from the Acropolis, perfect for complementing a visit to the ancient site.
- View original Parthenon artifacts, including the famous Caryatids, now preserved indoors.
- Engage with interactive displays exploring the Acropolis and its monuments.
- Walk over transparent glass floors and gaze down at ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins.
The Acropolis Museum offers a fascinating journey through Athens’ rich history, located just 300 meters from the Acropolis. The museum showcases artifacts dating from the Bronze Age to the Roman and Byzantine eras, revealing the glory and destruction of the Acropolis.
Highlights include the original Caryatids from the Erechtheion and the Parthenon Gallery, which offers views of the Acropolis and its masterpieces. The museum’s modern architecture, designed by Bernard Tschumi and Michael Photiades, features glass floors revealing the ruins beneath, adding an extra layer to your visit. With over 4,250 objects on display, the museum is an immersive experience for history and art lovers alike.
- Acropolis Museum Entrance Ticket
- ATTENTION : The ticket to the Acropolis Museum is independent of the ticket to the Acropolis and other associated archaeological sites.
- Same-Day Purchase: When you buy a ticket for the same day, it will be sent to your email immediately, allowing you to use it right away.
- Future Date Purchase: If your purchase is for a future date, since tickets have expiration dates, you will receive them the day before your scheduled visit.
- Your tickets are valid throughout the opening hours.
OPENING HOURS
Winter season: (1 November - 31 March)
Monday - Thursday : 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm
Friday : 9 am - 10 pm / Last entry: 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday : 9 am - 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm
Summer season: (1 April - 31 October)
Monday: 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 9 am - 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm
Friday: 9 am - 10 pm / Last entry: 9:30 pm
The archaeological excavation beneath the Museum can be visited during the following days and hours:
Winter season: (1 November - 31 March)
Monday - Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm
Summer season: (1 April - 31 October)
Monday: 9 am - 5 pm / Last entry: 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 9 am - 8 pm / Last entry: 7:30 pm
Clearance of the galleries begins 15 minutes before closing time.
Closed: 1 January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December
Reduced Christmas hours: On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (24 and 31 December), the Museum is open from 9 am to 3 pm.
Reduced Easter Hours: On Orthodox Good Friday, the Museum is open from 12 noon to 6 pm; on Orthodox Holy Saturday, from 9 am to 3 pm.
- Non-refundable
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The artefacts are amazing. And the excavation level was great.
Had a most enjoyable experience. Not crowded , could easily see all that we wanted. Beautiful exhibition