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Acropolis Museum: A Modern Home for Ancient Treasures
Explore ancient Greek history at the Acropolis Museum, home to artifacts from the Acropolis site with stunning views of the Parthenon.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens is dedicated to housing artifacts discovered at the Acropolis site, spanning from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine eras. A modern architectural marvel, it offers breathtaking views of the Acropolis itself.
Plan your visit
A brief summary to Acropolis Museum
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Monday
9 am-5 pm
Tuesday
9 am-8 pm
Wednesday
9 am-8 pm
Thursday
9 am-8 pm
Friday
9 am-10 pm
Saturday
9 am-8 pm
Sunday
9 am-8 pm
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Getting There
Metro
The Acropolis Museum is easily accessible via the Athens Metro. Take Line 2 (Red Line) to the Acropoli station. The museum entrance is directly adjacent to the metro station. A standard metro ticket costs €1.40.
Bus
Several bus lines stop near the Acropolis Museum. Bus numbers 24, 40, 57, 103, 106, 108, 111, 126, 134, 135, 136, 137, 155, 206, 208, 227, 230, 237, 790, 856, Α2, Α3, Α4, Β2, Β3, Β4, Ε2 and Ε22 will get you to the museum. The closest bus stop is Makrigianni. A standard bus ticket costs €1.40.
Walking
From Syntagma Square, walk towards Ermou Street, then turn left onto Filellinon Street. Continue onto Makrigianni Street until you reach the museum. The walk takes about 15-20 minutes. From Plaka, walk towards the Acropolis along Adrianou Street, then turn right onto Lysicratous Street. Continue towards Dionysiou Areopagitou, where the museum is located.
Taxi
Taxis can drop you off directly at the Acropolis Museum entrance on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street. A taxi from Syntagma Square to the museum typically costs €5-€7 and takes 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. Keep in mind that taxis may be difficult to find during peak hours.
Local tips
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Purchase tickets online in advance or consider a combo ticket to skip the ticket queues.
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Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak visitor hours.
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Allow at least 2-3 hours to explore the museum's permanent exhibits.
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Check the museum's website for opening hours, as they vary seasonally and on holidays.
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Take a break at the second-floor restaurant for Greek and international cuisine with Acropolis views.
Discover more about Acropolis Museum
Located in the historical Makriyianni district, southeast of the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on findings from the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was founded in 2003 and opened to the public in 2009, replacing the old museum on the Acropolis. It was built to house every artifact found on the rock and surrounding slopes, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece.The museum's design, by architect Bernard Tschumi, integrates the contemporary structure with the ancient history it houses. The building has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with over 14,000 square meters of exhibition space. The extensive use of glass provides views of the Acropolis, the surrounding hills, and the city of Athens. The museum also lies over the ruins of part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens, with a glass floor allowing visitors to view the ongoing excavations.The museum's collection includes sculptures, pottery, and other treasures. Highlights include the Archaic Gallery, with sculptures from the 7th to 5th centuries BCE, and the Parthenon Gallery, which displays the sculptural decoration of the Parthenon. The museum also has a ground-floor café and a second-floor restaurant with a terrace offering Parthenon views.
A brief summary to Acropolis Museum
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