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Acropolis Museum
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening to avoid tour groups and see the Parthenon frieze in soft morning light; late afternoon is quieter on the rooftop and gives warm, photogenic views of the Acropolis.
Budget tips
Standard adult ticket is roughly €10-15, reduced rates around €5-7 for EU students and seniors, and free entry applies on official national museum days; buy combined Acropolis + Museum tickets or an Athens city pass and reserve online to skip the line.
Recommended for
History buffs, Archaeology and art lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Visitors on a short Athens itinerary
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Datos rápidos: Glass walkways reveal the archaeological remains beneath the building, so you can peer down at ancient streets and foundations while moving between galleries. A sky-lit, full-scale gallery places the Parthenon sculptures in their original positions and proportions, letting you experience the frieze and metopes as if circling the temple itself.
Destacados: Walk over the ground-floor glass and peer down a few meters into a real excavation where ancient streets, pottery sherds and animal bones lie layered like a time sandwich, the sunlight making orange-brown ceramics glint under your shoes. Upstairs, mid-5th century BC Parthenon sculptures stand with chisel marks and tool scratches still visible, their marble shifting from warm cream to steely gray as you move, arranged so your eye can follow the original frieze in a single sweep.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a light layer, the rooftop can be windy and exhibits span several levels.
- Start on the top Parthenon Gallery and work downward, that sequence avoids backtracking during peak hours.
- Use the museum rooftop and the west side of the top floor for the best Parthenon photos, bring a zoom for details of the frieze.
- Skip the crowded lower display cases at midday, return later when tour groups have moved on and the displays are calmer.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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