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Acropolis Museum, Athens

#5 among attractions in Athens

Museum, Archaeological museum, Top attraction, History museum
Acropolis Museum

Facts and practical information

Local name: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης Established: 20 June 2009 (15 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.67 mil.Coordinates: 37°58'7"N, 23°43'43"E
Address

Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου 15Αθήνα 1 (Μακρυγιάννη)Athens 117 42 Greece

Contact
+30 21 0900 0915
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Acropolis Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Arch of Hadrian, Asklepieion of Athens, Temple of Olympian Zeus.

  • choragic monument of thrasyllos athens~990 ftN
  • arch of hadrian athens~1180 ftNE
  • asklepieion of athens~1060 ftNW
  • temple of olympian zeus athens~970 ftNE
  • bema of phaidros athens~670 ftN
  • choragic monument of nikias athens~770 ftNW
  • choragic monument of lysicrates athens~1030 ftN
  • theatre of dionysus athens~570 ftN
  • pandion athens location map
    ~1110 ftN
  • odeon of athens~700 ftN
  • stoa of eumenes athens~1050 ftNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Acropolis Museum open?

Acropolis Museum is open:
  • Monday 8 am - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm
  • Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm
  • Thursday 8 am - 8 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 12 am
  • Saturday 8 am - 8 pm
  • Sunday 8 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Acropolis Museum?

Nearby attractions include Peplos Kore, Athens (2 min walk), Mourning Athena, Athens (2 min walk), Blond Kouros's Head of the Acropolis, Athens (2 min walk), Persian Rider, Athens (2 min walk).

How to get to Acropolis Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Acropolis Museum:

Metro
  • Akropoli • Lines: Μ2 (2 min walk)
  • Syngrou-Fix • Lines: Μ2 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • Άγιος Ιωάννης • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (4 min walk)
  • Αγιοσ Ιωαννησ • Lines: 1, 15, 5 (4 min walk)

Bus
  • Μακρυγιαννη • Lines: 040, 040 Συνταγμα - Πειραιασ, 227, 790, Α2, Α3 (6 min walk)
  • Συγγρου • Lines: 227 (5 min walk)

Tram
  • Βουλιαγμένης • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (6 min walk)
  • Fix • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (7 min walk)

Train
  • Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (31 min walk)
  • Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (32 min walk)

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