Acropolis Museum Athens

Acropolis Museum    

www.theacropolismuseum.gr
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A modern museum presenting original monuments found during excavations in the Acropolis area. On the ground floor you can see ceramics and …

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Mar 13, 2025
We had a great time here, there is a lot of information and every piece has a description. We did this before visiting the actual acropolis. The video you can watch on the 3rd floor is very helpful. …Full review by F3227KLamyc
Mar 12, 2025
This museum is so well done! The perfect follow up to time at the acropolis. This exhibit is breathtaking. The exhibits are well organized and displayed out through the structure in such a way to ben…Full review by Melissa M
Mar 12, 2025
The museum is best seen with a guide. Although there are boards they are rather dry reading and do not bring to life the amazing history. The museum itself is modern clean airy and well played ou…Full review by Tubbytummy
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A hit with the public as soon as it opened in 2009, the museum gives context to the Acropolis and displays its sculptures in a relax…
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If I get tickets from the official site (Hellenic Heritage Eticket) for the Acropolis do I have to wait in line when I arrive?
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I have bought e-tickets from the Hellenic Heritage website but just have confirmation of order, no barcode or anything?
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Hii, people! I'm trying to purchase the tickets from the museum official website ( theacropolismuseum. gr ), but it is not …
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Hii, people! I'm trying to purchase the tickets from the museum official website ( theacropolismuseum. gr ), but it is not accepting none of my credit cards. Did it happen to anyone else? Was there a solution?
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You can always get tickets at the ticket office. If you go up just before 8am or an hour before closing it is not too crowded. Some of the main attractions are linked on tickets. So if …
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You can always get tickets at the ticket office. If you go up just before 8am or an hour before closing it is not too crowded. Some of the main attractions are linked on tickets. So if you buy a ticket for one, then you can get free entry to certain others.
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Answer by Kate A · May 20, 2023
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Hey guys, is purchasing tickets in advance really necessary for a visit in the middle of May? Is it too crowded? I'm a …
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Hey guys, is purchasing tickets in advance really necessary for a visit in the middle of May? Is it too crowded? I'm a student hoping to use the lower ticket price option - which is only possible if you buy the tickets physically at the spot.
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Hi Lilia, I visited 2 weeks ago on a weekday. There was around 10 minutes queuing at the entrance at 10AM30. I would say that it depends on those factors: - Time of the year, as you …
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Hi Lilia, I visited 2 weeks ago on a weekday. There was around 10 minutes queuing at the entrance at 10AM30. I would say that it depends on those factors: - Time of the year, as you mentionned - Time of the day (most people do Acropolis and then the museum, so peak time at the Acropolis Museum is between 1PM and 5PM I guess) Also don't forget that it's less the hot season for tourists, but it's the time of the year where students then to visit a lot with their school.
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A recent visitor mentioned to hit up the second floor of the museum first to see the "highlight". Is this is good …
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A recent visitor mentioned to hit up the second floor of the museum first to see the "highlight". Is this is good advice?Wondering what this "highlight" may be? A stunning view of the Acropolis?
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The top floor is an atrium that showcases the frieze from the Parthenon, with the pieces arranged in sequence. It includes actual pieces plus recreations of the missing pieces, …
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The top floor is an atrium that showcases the frieze from the Parthenon, with the pieces arranged in sequence. It includes actual pieces plus recreations of the missing pieces, including those in other museums (e.g. Elgin Marbles), Plus, the view is great. Cafe is also on this floor as I recall.
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