The Acropolis Museum in Athens brings together archaeological finds from the Athenian Acropolis and explains the history of the site and its slopes. Its galleries range from finds from hillside sanctuaries and settlements to the Parthenon’s sculptural decoration, with an excavated neighbourhood visible beneath the museum.
- Location: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742.
- Nearest metro: Akropoli on Line 2.
- Typical route: A route covering 22 exhibits takes about 2 hours.
- Admission: General admission is €20; reduced admission is €10.
What the museum covers
The Acropolis Museum traces the history of the Acropolis and its slopes through objects found at the archaeological site. It opened in the summer of 2009. A one-day Athens walking route can help you fit the museum into a visit to the city’s historic sights.
Start on the ground floor with the Gallery of the Acropolis Slopes, where finds from sanctuaries and settlements show how people used the area around the ancient summit.
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 building’s sculptural decoration.
There is also archaeology beneath your feet: at the base of the museum, you can see remains of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood uncovered during excavation.
Tickets and opening hours to verify
General admission costs €20, and reduced admission costs €10; both cover all exhibition areas and the archaeological excavation beneath the museum. General-admission tickets are available at the ticket desk and through the museum’s e-ticketing service. Reduced-admission and free-entry tickets are issued only at the ticket desk, where you need to show documents confirming eligibility.
Visitors under 25 from non-EU countries qualify for reduced admission if they present a passport to verify their age and country of origin. Admission is free on 6 March, 25 March, 18 May and 28 October.
The museum's seasonal periods are 1 November through 31 March and 1 April through 31 October. 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. On 24 and 31 December, hours are 9 am–3 pm; on Orthodox Good Friday, noon–6 pm; and on Orthodox Holy Saturday, 9 am–3 pm. For current ticket and schedule details, check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the Acropolis Museum?
Akropoli, on metro Line 2 between Anthoupoli and Elliniko, is the nearest metro station. The museum’s address is Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742. Check the route from Hermes Hotel to the museum before setting out.
For buses, the nearest stop is Makrigianni, served by routes 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 and Ε22.
The Makrigianni trolley stop serves lines 1, 5 and 15; the nearest tram station is Leoforos Vouliagmenis. Check current transport information before setting out.
Highlights across the galleries
For a focused visit, follow a route through 22 exhibits, which takes about 2 hours. It gives you a structured way to move through the collection, from the finds associated with the Acropolis slopes to the summit’s long history and the Parthenon sculptures.
Leave time to look down at the excavated neighbourhood at the museum’s base as well as through the galleries. If the Acropolis is also on your itinerary, the museum’s collection offers context for the archaeological site; use this guide to Acropolis tickets and opening hours to plan that visit separately.
Accessibility, facilities and visit timing
Ramps serve the museum entrances, and elevators and accessible toilets are available on every level. Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the ground-floor Information Desk. A short guide in Braille is available there too, and guide dogs accompanying people with disabilities are welcome.
Large bags should be left at the cloakroom. Visitors are asked not to touch exhibits and not to bring food or drinks into the exhibition galleries. Photography and video are not permitted in the Archaic Acropolis Gallery.
You can enter the ground-floor shop and café without a museum ticket. The second-floor shop and restaurant require a free ticket from the ticket desk; the restaurant stays open until midnight every Friday and Saturday.
FAQs
How long does an Acropolis Museum visit take?
A route covering 22 exhibits takes about 2 hours.
Can you buy Acropolis Museum tickets online?
General-admission tickets can be bought through the museum’s e-ticketing service or at its ticket desk. Reduced-admission and free-entry tickets are issued only at the desk.
Which metro station is closest to the Acropolis Museum?
Akropoli on Line 2 is the nearest metro station. The museum is at Dionysiou Areopagitou 15.
Can you visit the museum shop or café without a ticket?
The ground-floor shop and café do not require a museum ticket. The second-floor shop and restaurant require a free ticket from the ticket desk.