Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Beautifully presented ancient artifacts
- Modern, stylish architecture
- Great view from the top floor
Time required: 90 minutes
Phone: +30 210 9000900
Web site: http://www.theacropolism...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Tue - Thurs, Sat, Sun: | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday: | 8am - 10pm |
| Monday: | Closed |
| Jan 1, March 25, Easter Sunday, May 1, Dec 25 and 26: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 5 € |
| Reduced: | 3 € |
Public transport:
- Red Metro Line: Akropoli station
Address: 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, Athens 11742
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Photo: Visit Greece
Things you need to know:
- The New Acropolis Museum houses all the sculptures and fragments from the Acropolis of Athens. Some 4000 works are on display
- The museum opened in 2009. The original Old Acropolis Musuem (1874) became too small to house all the new artifacts uncovered in successive excavations
- The museum was built on an archeological site. The glass floor gives a view over the ruins of Roman and early Byzantine Athens
- Four of the original 6 Caryatids (female shaped columns) from the Erechthion (an ancient temple in the Acropolis) are displayed here
- Lord Elgin removed one of the Caryatids to decorate his Scottish mansion. It was later sold to the British Museum. The other Caryatids disappeared during Ottoman rule
- Multiple unsuccessful requests were made to reclaim the statue form the British Museum. An area is reserved for the return of the Elgin marbles
What to do there:
- Admire the impressive modern building from the outside
- Upon entering the museum do not miss the occasionally transparent floor that provides a view of the archaeological excavation
- Follow the well marked exhibition route. It will take you all the way up to the third floor and guide you back to the ground floor
- Watch the informative video in the third floor video area
- Enjoy the splendid view from the top floor
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Tips & Insights:
- It is not allowed to take photos inside
- If you do not have the time for a full visit you can get a free ticket that only gives access to the second floor restaurant area. You can enjoy the view of the Acropolis from the terrace of the restaurant
