The Acropolis Museum Celebrates International Museum Day
- by XpatAthens
- Friday, 10 May 2024
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend as the Acropolis Museum joins in the festivities of International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, and Sunday, May 19, 2024!
Saturday, May 18, 2024: On this special day, the museum will throw open its doors from 9 in the morning until 8 at night, welcoming everyone with free admission. Plus, the second-floor restaurant will keep its doors open until midnight (for reservations, dial 210 9000915). As is customary on Saturdays, visitors can indulge in the thematic presentation "A Saturday at the Museum with 20+1 Masterpieces." It's a journey through the museum's exhibition spaces where myths, legends, rites, traditions, historical landmarks, and human stories are transformed into art, weaving a unique experiential tapestry.
Times: 12:30 PM Greek & 10:30 AM English
Sunday, May 19, 2024: On Sunday, the museum maintains its open-door policy from 9 in the morning until 8 at night, with regular admission fees applying. The restaurant will also be operating during the same hours. Additionally, in line with this year's International Museum Day theme "Museums, Education, and Research," families with children aged 6-12 will embark on an adventure within the exhibition spaces titled "A Mystery... in Need of Solution." The little museum enthusiasts take on the role of detectives, aided by their guardians and museum archaeologists, as they seek the solution to a fictional mystery that will save the celebration of the Panathenaic Festival. Learning intertwines with play as the Panathenaea and the myth of the Gigantomachy come to life, unfolding all their dimensions and symbolism, turning the museum into a realm of entertainment.
Times: 10 AM and 1 PM.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Cost: Admission ticket for adults and free admission for children is mandatory.
Participation instructions: Registration in the program before ticket purchase is recommended. Group registrations (more than 10 people) are not accepted. Up to 30 visitors per presentation.
For reservations, CLICK HERE!