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The Acropolis Museum building in Athens with the Acropolis behind it

Acropolis Museum

HistoryArchaeologyOpens 9amFrom €20Akropoli (Metro Line 2)

The Acropolis Museum houses the finds from the Acropolis and its slopes, from the Archaic period to Roman Greece. Its top-floor Parthenon Gallery faces the temple itself and displays the frieze, metopes and pediment sculptures. Visitors can also look down onto an excavated Athenian neighbourhood beneath the building and walk through it.

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Permanent Collections

Archaic Acropolis Gallery

First-floor gallery of Archaic sculpture and dedications from the Acropolis.

Permanent collection€20

Parthenon Gallery

The top-floor gallery displays the Parthenon sculptures, oriented as on the temple and facing the Acropolis.

Permanent collection€20

Excavation Museum

The excavated Athenian neighbourhood beneath the museum, with remains from the 4th to 7th centuries AD, preserved in place.

Permanent collection€20

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, 117 42 Athens, Greece

Nearest station: Akropoli (Metro Line 2)

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
TueToday09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–22:00
Sat09:00–20:00
Sun09:00–20:00

Admission

From €20

Reduced admission 10 EUR

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Visitor Information

How much does Acropolis Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Acropolis Museum is €20. Reduced admission 10 EUR. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Acropolis Museum?
Acropolis Museum is open Winter (1 Nov to 31 Mar): Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:00, Friday 9:00 to 22:00, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 20:00; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed 1 January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December; 9:00 to 15:00 on 24 and 31 December. Summer hours apply from 1 April, check the museum site.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Acropolis Museum?
Acropolis Museum is located at 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, 117 42 Athens, Greece, in the Makrygianni area of Athens. The nearest station is Akropoli (Metro Line 2).
What can I see at Acropolis Museum?
Bernard Tschumi's glass museum at the foot of the Acropolis, home to the Parthenon Gallery and finds from the sacred rock. Current highlights include Archaic Acropolis Gallery, Parthenon Gallery and Excavation Museum.
Do I need to book Acropolis Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Acropolis Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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