Acropolis is undoubtedly a monument that you can’t miss if you visit Athens.Except for this breathtaking building you have to also visit the Athens Acropolis museum which is only 300 meters from the Acropolis. The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built for hosting every object located on the sacred rock of the Acropolis and at its surrounding area , covering a wide period from the Mycenaean period to Roman and Early Christian Athens . At the same time it is located on the archeological site of Makrigianni, a remaining of the Romans and Protos Byzantine Athens.
In the museum, you will have the unique opportunity to see the gallery of the slopes,the Caryatid ladies, the Archaic Gallery, the Parthenon procession and many more monuments of great historical importance. During your visit, the museum archaeologist host will be available to answer any questions you may have about the exhibits and the daily lives of people of the ancient times. In addition, you can take part in the presentations of some masterpieces or selected exhibitions in Greek and also in English. Lectures are 60 minutes long and each session is limited to 30 visitors. On the first floor of the museum there is a virtual reality theatre that can seat about 40 people. The Acropolis Museum welcomes visitors and offers them the opportunity to learn more about the monuments through 3D video projections. Every Saturday and Sunday, you can find tickets for short 3D projections at the museum .
After visiting the museum, you’ll have the opportunity to pick up a great gift or souvenir from one of the museum’s shops. On the second floor you will find the reading lounge area where you can also read something while admiring the view of the monument. End your tour or take a break, enjoying a meal or a refreshment at the Acropolis Museum in Greece.
On the second floor, visitors will find a restaurant that also offers a children’s menu for families. As you relax, you can admire the panoramic view of the Acropolis, especially if you are sitting outside on the balcony on a sunny day. There is a small cafe on the ground floor with the view of the archaeological site below the museum.
