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Acropolis Museum | Unveiling the legacy of Ancient Athens

Situated at the foot of the Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece, the Acropolis Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site. With its stunning collection of more than 4,000 sculptures, friezes, pottery, and other archaeological finds, including the famed Parthenon Marbles, it brings ancient Greek civilization to life. Its sleek design and interactive exhibits provide a dynamic and engaging experience, allowing you to connect with the stories and masterpieces from one of history’s greatest civilizations.

Why visit the Acropolis Museum

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Excavation site at the Acropolis Museum, Athens, showcasing ancient artifacts and ruins.
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Aerial view of the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, showcasing its modern architecture.
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Unmatched collection of ancient artifacts

The Acropolis Museum showcases over 4,200 artifacts from the Acropolis of Athens, covering the Archaic, Classical, and Roman periods – spanning over 3,000 years. In its galleries, you can see the famous Caryatids, the Parthenon Frieze, the Moschophoros (Calf-Bearer) statue, and the bronze statuette of Athena Promachos.

Underground archaeological excavation site

The museum’s most fascinating exhibit is the archaeological site uncovered during the construction of the new building. Known as the “Makrygiannis plot”, the ancient Athens neighborhood dates back to around 3000 BCE. A glass-floor atrium offers a unique glimpse of the ongoing excavations, including the grid of streets, houses, workshops, baths, and mosaics.

A glimpse into everyday life in ancient Athens

The museum holds an extensive collection of everyday items excavated from the structures and settlements on the slopes of the Acropolis Hill. From storage vessels and cooking pots to toys and figurines of deities, they provide a unique glimpse into the daily lives of ancient Athenians over many centuries in the shadow of the Acropolis.

A perfect complement to the Acropolis

A visit to the Acropolis Museum gives you essential context about the Acropolis and the priceless artifacts unearthed from it, bringing ancient Greek history and mythology to life. Located right below Acropolis Hill, it is an ideal complement to the site and can easily be covered in the same visit.

Know before you book your Acropolis Museum tickets

  • With over 4,000 artifacts spanning several centuries, there’s a lot of ground to cover. An ​Acropolis Museum guided tour with an expert guide is your best bet to understand the history and significance of the ancient relics displayed here. 
  • Guided tours are often offered separately from admission tickets and do not necessarily include access to the museum. While booking your tour, make sure you purchase entry tickets so that you don’t have to wait in long ticket queues on the day of your visit. 
  • The Acropolis Museum often sees long ticket queues, particularly during the peak summer season. Skip-the-line tickets will save you an hour or more of waiting time. With these tickets, you can explore the galleries at your own pace or upgrade to include a guided tour or a multilingual audio guide for an enhanced experience. Remember, you’ll still need to go through the security check, though.
  • In Athens on a short visit or looking for a budget-friendly way to see the attractions? Opt for combo tickets where you can pair your Acropolis Museum visit with other top attractions like the Acropolis and Parthenon or the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Save time and money and maximize your Athens experience!

Which Acropolis Museum ticket is best for you?

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Skip-the-line tickets

Best for: Visitors who are short on time, those who want to explore at their own pace
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Audio guide in 5 languages (optional)

  • With these skip-the-line tickets, you can gain direct, fast-track entry to the Acropolis Museum, allowing you to spend time exploring the artifacts instead of standing in long ticket queues.
  • You can upgrade your skip-the-line ticket to include a self-guided audio tour available in 5 languages. This allows you to explore at your own pace while learning in depth about this ancient historical landmark.

Recommended ticket:

  • Acropolis Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Guided tours

Best for: Visitors who want to explore the museum in-depth
Entry to the museum: Depends on ticket purchased
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide

  • Consider taking a guided tour to explore ancient artifacts from the Athens Acropolis in depth at the Acropolis Museum.
  • Understand the history and significance of this ancient archaeological site, which was built in the 5th century BCE, with an expert English-speaking tour guide.

Recommended ticket:

  • Acropolis Guided Museum Tour
  • Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
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Combo deals

Best for: Visitors who want to explore multiple Athens attractions
Entry to the museum: Yes
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide (depends on the ticket purchased)

  • Combo tickets offer great value by allowing you to see multiple Athens attractions and experiences with a single ticket. They are ideal for travellers looking to maximize their visit.
  • Apart from the Acropolis Museum, you can also visit the ​Acropolis archaeological site, Cape Sunion, and the Temple of Poseidon.

Recommended ticket:

  • Combo: Acropolis & Parthenon + Acropolis Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
  • Combo: Acropolis + Acropolis Museum + Temple of Poseidon Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Explore the Acropolis Museum

A thematic museum, the Acropolis Museum, Athens, houses the findings from a single archaeological site – the Acropolis. The museum’s exhibition sections are on four levels. The ground, first, and third floors have both permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions, while the underground Level 1 is the excavation site.

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Findings from the Slopes of the Acropolis

Location: Ground floor
Major exhibit: Loutrophoros

The Acropolis Museum’s first exhibition includes the artifacts found in the sanctuaries, theaters, and religious structures built on the slopes of the Acropolis Hill. From cookery pots to votive offerings for the worshipping of gods, this exhibition gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of the ancient Athenians.

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The beginning of Acropolis History

Location: First floor
Major exhibits: Moschophoros, Caryatids

Learn about the history of the Acropolis starting from the 2nd millennium BC to the end of Antiquity. You will find objects that show the evolution of the citadel from a fortress to a place of worship, how the Acropolis looked during the Archaic period, and other monuments from Pericles’ building programme including the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike.

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The Parthenon Gallery

Location: Third floor
Main exhibit: Fragments of the Parthenon Frieze

The Acropolis Museum Parthenon Gallery houses the artifacts that were discovered inside the main shrine, including the pediment of the sanctuary and the metopes. Its layout and lighting will make you feel as if you are walking inside the Parthenon yourself.

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The Archaeological Excavation

Location: Level 1
Major exhibits: Architectural fragments of ancient buildings, daily use pottery and items

Discover the ancient neighborhood of Athens that lies under the museum and get a glimpse into how the ancient Greeks lived from the Classical to the Byzantine periods. You can see the ancient baths, streets, villas, plumbing, etc. laid out, which was used by the settlement in ancient Athens.

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Digital Museum

Location: Online

The Digital Museum has over 2,000 digitized objects that you can view on a virtual tour of the Acropolis Museum, Athens, from your home. The museum’s artifacts have been scanned in high definition, allowing you to enjoy them in a wide range of multimedia options such as audio-visual content, 3D images, and more.

Acropolis Museum photos – A visual guide to the Acropolis Museum collection

Archaic Gallery, Acropolis Museum

Archaic Gallery

Home to exquisite sculptures like the Moschophoros (The Calf Bearer), the Archaic Gallery houses ancient Greek artifacts from the 7th and 5th centuries BCE. You’ll also see typical ancient Greek statues of young women (korai) and young men (kouroi).

Sculptures at the Parthenon
Parthenon Gallery at Acropolis Museum
Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis
Panel at Parthenon Acropolis Museum

Plan your visit to the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum

Winter Season (November 1 to March 31):

  • Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 10pm 
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 8pm 

Summer Season (April 1 to October 31):

  • Monday: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 9am to 8pm
  • Friday: 9am to 10pm

Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.

Closed on: January 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, May 1, December 25 and 26.

Altered timings: December 24, December 31, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, August Full Moon

Duration of visit: Approximately 2 hours.

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Acropolis Museum Address: ​Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece

  • By bus: 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, Ε22
    Nearest bus stop: Makrigianni
  • By trolley: Lines 1, 5, 15
    Nearest trolley stop: Makrigianni
  • By metro: Line M2 (Anthoupoli - Elliniko)
    Nearest metro station: Acropoli
  • By tram: T6
    Nearest tram station: Leoforos Vouliagmenis
  • By car: Street parking is available on Veikou, Hatzichristou, Parthenonos streets along with Falirou Street and Rovertou Gali Street.
  • By bicycle: Designated bike racks are located at the museum's main entrance and at the Acropoli Metro station entrance.
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The Acropolis Museum
  • During the week: Weekday mornings close to opening time or the afternoons (around 2pm) are generally quieter, with fewer visitors. The museum is significantly busier on weekends, with both tourists and locals.
  • During the year: The off-peak season months from September to April or May offer a less crowded and more budget-friendly experience as compared to the peak season during the summer months (June to August). Ticket lines are also shorter, and the pleasant temperatures allow you to comfortably explore the archaeological sites.
Plan your visit to the Acropolis Museum
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  • The Acropolis Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas of the museum are equipped with ramps and elevators, including all exhibition areas and galleries for the convenience of visitors with mobility issues.
  • All floors of the museum have wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
  • You can rent wheelchairs at the museum entrance for the duration of your visit, if required.
  • You can visit the museum accompanied by your service animal.
  • For visitors who are blind or have visual impairments, a Braille museum guide in Greek and English is available at the Information Desk.
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  • Information Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Reading lounge
  • Multimedia center
  • Parents’ room
  • Children’s corner
  • Downloadable museum map 
  • Cafe and restaurant
  • Gift and souvenir shop
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  • All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check before entering the museum, including a check of their bags.
  • You can take photographs and videos of the Acropolis Museum for personal use but flash photography and the use of professional equipment like tripods, flashlights, etc. is not permitted. 
  • Photography and video filming are not allowed inside the Archaic Acropolis Gallery to prevent damage from light to sculptures that still retain traces of ancient colors.
  • You are not permitted to carry food or drinks inside the exhibition galleries.
  • Don’t touch the exhibits inside the museum. They’re centuries old and any handling might damage them.
  • Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode while inside the museum.
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  • Download and print a map of the museum so that you can easily navigate and explore the exhibits.
  • Avoid wearing skirts, tunics, or dresses. The Acropolis Museum has some transparent glass floors, and visitors on the lower floors have unimpeded views of the floors above.
  • Spend time in the upper galleries, especially the Acropolis Museum Parthenon Gallery which houses the huge friezes and pediments. They will give you an idea of how the Parthenon looked in its heyday.
  • The museum conducts various educational and informative talks, known as Gallery Talks, which you can attend to gain a better understanding of ancient Greek history and archaeology as well as the museum’s exhibits.
  • Pack light as you won’t be allowed to take large packages or backpacks inside the museum. You must deposit them in the museum’s cloakrooms.
Acropolis Museum Cafe patrons dining with view of ancient ruins in Athens, Greece.

Whether you’re looking to grab a bite between touring the galleries or want a full meal after your visit, the on-site Acropolis Museum cafe and restaurant have you covered.

  • Acropolis Museum cafe: Located on the ground floor, the cafe offers hot or cold drinks and traditional light snacks, with views of the museum’s underground archaeological excavations.
  • Acropolis Museum restaurant: From 12 noon onwards, the museum’s 700-square-meter restaurant offers a selection of traditional Greek dishes like stuffed vine leaves, taramosalata with shrimp, loukoumades, and grilled seafood. Its dining hall and terrace both provide unparalleled views of the Acropolis.

Other nearby restaurants:

  • Arcadia Restaurant: Just across the road from the Acropolis Museum, ​Arcadia Restaurant offers classic Greek dishes, with crowd favourites like fried calamari, lemon hummus, and traditional moussaka.
  • stork rooftop bar restaurant: Enjoy great cocktails and Greek-Mediterranean cuisine at the ​stork rooftop bar restaurant, a trendy eatery that offers unbeatable views of the Acropolis Hill.
  • Gargaretta | All Day Street Bistrot: For something slightly upscale, head to ​Gargaretta, an artsy bistro serving contemporary Greek cuisine with a twist. Don’t miss their calamari risotto and goat cheese croquettes.
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Frequently asked questions about Acropolis Museum tickets

What’s included in Acropolis Museum tickets?

A standard Acropolis Museum ticket grants access to all permanent exhibitions and galleries within the museum, including the Parthenon Gallery, the Archaic Gallery, and the archaeological excavation visible beneath the atrium’s glass floor.

Are audio guides available? Are they included in the ticket?

Yes, you can learn more about the exhibits with an Acropolis Museum audio guide. They are not included in all tickets, so ensure you purchase a ticket that includes an audio guide.

Do all Acropolis Museum tickets include a tour guide?

No, not all tickets include a tour guide. You can book an ​Acropolis Museum guided tour separately or choose a ticket that includes one.

Is there a way to avoid the ticket queues?

Booking Acropolis Museum skip-the-line tickets online in advance is the best way to bypass long ticket queues. These tickets give you direct entry to the museum.

Should I book Acropolis Museum tickets in advance?

Yes, it’s best to buy your tickets online in advance. They guarantee your entry, especially during the peak season, when tickets sell out quite quickly.

Do I need to pay additional fees to visit any temporary or special exhibitions?

Your admission tickets include access to all permanent and temporary exhibitions within the Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece. You don’t need to pay any separate entry fees to see the special exhibits.

Can children visit the Acropolis Museum?

Yes, there are many activities for children to make their visit interesting. The museum offers educational booklets, a children’s map, stickers, drawing and painting supplies, puzzles, games, and toys to encourage their interaction with the exhibits. Children can play digital games and watch videos in the Kids Corner. There’s also a LEGO model of the Acropolis at the museum, made with 120,000 LEGO bricks.

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