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Travel Tips
Ticket and Entry Tips
Consider buying a skip-the-line ticket. Located at the foot of the Acropolis. 1
Buy a combo ticket for the Acropolis to avoid long lines. Allocate at least half a day to explore thoroughly. 2
Buy tickets online to avoid queues. Allocate at least half a day for a thorough visit. 3
Visiting with Children Tips
Strollers are allowed and available to borrow; the museum's layout may be confusing for some. 4
The museum offers interactive activities for children. 5
Pick up a kids backpack at the entrance for a fun, interactive experience. Cost: 10 euros/adult, 5 euros/children. 6
Museum Experience Tips
Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and have a more intimate experience with the exhibits. 7
Photography is not allowed inside. 8
The main floor is partially glass, allowing views of ongoing excavations. 9
Dining and Refreshment Tips
Consider having lunch at the museum cafeteria. 10
Enjoy lunch at the museum's cafe with views of the Acropolis. 11
The cafe is accessible without museum entry. 12
About
History
- ๐๏ธ Previous Museum: The first museum on the Acropolis was completed in 1874 and underwent expansions in the 1950s.
- ๐๏ธ New Museum: The current Acropolis Museum was founded in 2003 and opened to the public in 2009, showcasing over 4,250 objects.
- ๐๏ธ Parthenon Marbles: The construction of the new museum was motivated by the need to create a suitable gallery for the display of the Parthenon Marbles.
- ๐ Architectural Competitions: Several architectural competitions were held before the final design by Bernard Tschumi was selected.
- ๐๏ธ Construction Challenges: The museum was built over an extensive archaeological site, with pillars floating on roller bearings to withstand earthquakes.
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Architecture
- ๐ Design Concepts: The museum's design by Bernard Tschumi focuses on light, movement, and a tectonic and programmatic element.
- ๐๏ธ Layout: The collections are exhibited on three levels, with a fourth middle-level housing auxiliary spaces like the museum shop and cafรฉ.
- ๐๏ธ Top Level: The top level of the museum is designed askew to achieve the same orientation as the ancient temple on the Acropolis.
- ๐ Glass Walls: The use of glass walls allows natural light to illuminate the Parthenon marbles, similar to how they were displayed on the ancient temple.
- ๐๏ธ Construction: The museum's construction involved moving historic artifacts 280 meters from the Acropolis rock to the new museum using tower cranes.
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Exhibits
- ๐บ Slopes of the Acropolis: The first level of the museum exhibits findings from the slopes of the Acropolis, including artifacts from various buildings.
- ๐๏ธ Parthenon Marbles: The top level displays the Parthenon marbles, with the layout mirroring the ancient temple's orientation and dimensions.
- ๐๏ธ Frieze and Metopes: The museum showcases the frieze and metopes of the Parthenon, providing a continuous narrative of Greek mythology and ancient battles.
- ๐๏ธ Archaic Gallery: The museum features items from the 7th century BC to 480 BC, allowing visitors to appreciate the artistic quality of the artifacts.
- ๐๏ธ Caryatids: Five Caryatids, maidens that once held up the roof of the Erechtheion, are displayed on the first floor.
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Activities
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ Guided Tours: The museum offers complimentary guided tours led by archaeologists, providing fascinating insights about the exhibits.
- ๐ Night Visits: The museum remains open until midnight on August full moon nights and until 10:00pm on Fridays.
- ๐จ Artistic Inspiration: The Archaic Gallery attracts artists who sketch the ancient statues, drawing inspiration from the exhibits.
- ๐๏ธ Underfloor Exhibition: Visitors can explore an excavated neighborhood beneath the museum, offering a glimpse into ancient Athenian life.
- ๐ฉโ๐ซ Museum Hosts: Archaeologist hosts are available daily to answer questions about the exhibits.
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Facilities
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Restaurant and Cafรฉ: The museum offers a restaurant and cafรฉ with indoor and outdoor seating, serving coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- ๐ Reading Areas: Quiet reading areas with publications about the Acropolis are available for visitors.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ Opening Hours: The museum operates until midnight on August full moon nights and remains open until 10:00pm on Fridays.
- ๐ญ Night Concerts: Night concerts take place in the museum's courtyard during special events.
- ๐๏ธ Museum Shop: Visitors can explore and purchase souvenirs and gifts from the museum shop.
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