Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

The Acropolis Museum

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

A vividly curated trove of stunning sculptures, ceramics, and other treasures from the Acropolis.

When was it built

The 14,000 square-metre glass and concrete landmark, designed by architect Bernard Tschumi, was completed in 2007 and opened its doors to the public in 2009.

What's the story

Today, the building is home to the department of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Athens.

Why it's important

Beyond the obvious reason that it houses the treasures of the Acropolis, the museum has also consistently figured on lists of the world’s top 10 museums, both for its contents and its design.

Must-see

The Parthenon Gallery on the top floor is ingeniously designed to recreate the magnificent temple’s frieze, using cast copies of sections currently in the British Museum and other collections.

Fun fact

The delicately sculpted braids of the Caryatids not only communicate the social status of these maidens (to some extent), but also beautifully camouflage their bulky necks that serve the practical purpose of supporting the weight of the Erechtheion.

Five of the original six Karyatids.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

The archaeological excavation of the museum.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

Southwest corner of the frieze, from which began the two streams of the Panathenaic procession.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

West frieze, Block IX. Two horsemen galloping sedately. The second wears a broad-brimmed hat (petasos). Examination of the folds of his tunic has revealed traces of green paint.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Sokratis Mavromatis.

East pediment. The exhibition combines original sculptures with plaster copies of those now in the British Museum.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Nikos Daniilidis.

Night view of the Acropolis Museum Restaurant terrace.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Giorgos Vitsaropoulos.

The Acropolis Museum Restaurant at night.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Giorgos Vitsaropoulos.

The museum's shop at the second floor.

Courtesy: The Acropolis Museum. Photo by Giorgos Vitsaropoulos.

Info

15 Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, 117 42
Acropolis / Koukaki
Wheelchair Accessible
+30 210 900 0900
Website
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The Acropolis Museum

A vividly curated trove of stunning sculptures, ceramics, and other treasures from the Acropolis.