Acropolis Museum

About

Nestled on the south‑eastern slope of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum seamlessly marries contemporary design with a treasure trove of ancient Greek artifacts. Designed by award‑winning architect Bernard Tschumi and opened in 2009, the museum’s glass‑poured atrium provides a luminous transition from modern life to the marble splendour of the Parthenon. Visitors walk through three exhibition levels—each dedicated to a distinct historical epoch—from Bronze Age pottery on the ground floor to the breathtaking Parthenon Hall on the upper level, where marble statues and friezes are displayed on the very columns they once graced. The museum’s collection spans over 4,250 objects, including world‑famous pieces such as the Parthenon marbles, the Hellenic Statuary, and a living archaeological pit that lets guests peer beneath the museum’s foundation. Guided tours, interactive displays, and multilingual audio guides invite everyone from school groups to seasoned researchers to experience the stories of ancient Athens firsthand. Open year‑round, the museum offers flexible visiting hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. during winter and 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. in summer, with extended evening hours on Fridays until 10 p.m. Special events, including nightly concerts and full‑moon night tours in August, create memorable evenings for visitors.

Highlights

• Parthenon Gallery
• Hellenic Collection
• Archaeological Excavation
• Parthenon Hall

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours

Tickets & pricing