South of central Athens, the Acropolis Museum offers a close-up look at objects found on the Acropolis and its slopes, adding archaeological context to time spent among the city’s sights. Its galleries trace the site’s history, and its setting makes it easy to combine the visit with the Acropolis.
- Location: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742.
- Typical visit: A route through 22 exhibits takes about 2 hours.
- Opening pattern: Open daily
- Admission: General admission costs €20; reduced admission costs €10.
What can you see inside the Acropolis Museum?
The Acropolis Museum presents the history of the Acropolis and its slopes through finds from the archaeological site. It opened in the summer of 2009.
Start on the ground floor in the Gallery of the Acropolis Slopes, where finds from sanctuaries and settlements on the slopes are displayed. The first-floor galleries then follow the history of the Acropolis summit from the 2nd millennium BC to the end of antiquity.
On the third floor, the Parthenon Gallery displays the temple’s sculptural decoration. At the base of the museum, you can also see the remains of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood uncovered during archaeological excavation. The admission ticket includes access to this excavation.
A route through 22 exhibits takes about 2 hours. Use that as a practical framework for planning how long to spend at the Acropolis Museum, while leaving time to pause at the galleries that interest you.
What are the Acropolis Museum’s tickets and opening hours?
General admission costs €20 and reduced admission costs €10, with both covering all exhibition areas and the archaeological excavation beneath the museum.
You can buy a general-admission ticket at the museum’s ticket desk or through its e-ticketing service. Reduced-admission and free-entry tickets are issued only at the ticket desk, where you must show documents confirming eligibility. Visitors under 25 from non-EU countries qualify for reduced admission by presenting a passport to verify their age and country of origin.
From 1 November through 31 March, the museum opens. From 1 April through 31 October, it opens. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and galleries begin clearing 15 minutes before closing.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00–17:00
- Friday: 9:00–22:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00–20:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The museum closes on 1 January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May, and 25 and 26 December. It has special hours on 24 and 31 December (9 am–3 pm), Orthodox Good Friday (noon–6 pm), and Orthodox Holy Saturday (9 am–3 pm).
Admission is free on 6 March, 25 March, 18 May, and 28 October. Hours, prices and access arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the Acropolis Museum from central Athens?
Akropoli is the nearest metro station, served by Line 2 between Anthoupoli and Elliniko. The nearest city-bus and trolley stop is Makrigianni; Leoforos Vouliagmenis is the nearest tram station. The museum address is Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742.
From Athens Mansion Luxury Suites, walk about 8 minutes to Monastiraki station, then take Line 3 to Syntagma and change to Line 2 for Akropoli. Allow about 20 minutes for the metro journey. Pair the museum with the nearby Acropolis archaeological site for a day focused on the hill and its finds.
The museum has ramps at its entrances, elevators and accessible toilets on every level. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the ground-floor Information Desk. A short guide in Braille is also available there, and guide dogs accompanying people with disabilities are welcome.
Leave large bags at the cloakroom, and keep food and drinks outside the exhibition galleries. Visitors are asked not to touch exhibits; photography and video are not allowed in the Archaic Acropolis Gallery.
How can you pair the museum with the Acropolis and nearby sites?
The museum’s galleries focus on objects and history from the Acropolis, while the archaeological site itself is a natural companion to that visit. A one-day central-sights walking route in Athens can help you plan how the museum fits into a day of city sights.
The ground-floor excavation adds another archaeological stop within the museum complex, and admission includes access to it. For a visit that also includes the Olympieion, the guide to visiting the Temple of Olympian Zeus covers that site.
The ground-floor shop and café are open without a museum ticket; visiting the second-floor shop and restaurant requires a free ticket from the ticket desk. The restaurant stays open until midnight every Friday and Saturday.
FAQs
How long should you spend at the Acropolis Museum?
A route through 22 exhibits takes about 2 hours. You can use that as a guide for the galleries and excavation.
Which metro station is closest to the museum?
Akropoli on Line 2 is the nearest metro station. Makrigianni is the closest stop for city buses and trolleybuses.
Can you enter the museum café without a ticket?
Yes. The ground-floor café and shop do not require a museum ticket. The second-floor shop and restaurant require a free ticket from the ticket desk.
Are wheelchairs available at the Acropolis Museum?
Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the ground-floor Information Desk. The museum also has entrance ramps, elevators and accessible toilets on all levels.