Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum, opened in 2009, is a modern archaeological museum located at the foot of the Acropolis hill. Its glass floors allow visitors to view excavations beneath the building. The museum displays artifacts found on the Acropolis, including the original Caryatids from the Erechtheion, the Parthenon frieze sections still in Greece, and votive offerings from the sanctuary. The top-floor gallery is aligned with the Parthenon itself, offering a direct visual connection. The collection spans from the Mycenaean era to the Roman period, with highlights like the Kritios Boy and the Moschophoros. The museum provides context and detail that enrich a visit to the Acropolis itself.

Don't miss

• See the original Caryatids from the Erechtheion, replaced on site by copies to protect them from pollution.
• View the Parthenon frieze panels that remain in Greece, depicting the Panathenaic procession.
• Don't miss the Archaic Gallery with the Moschophoros (calf-bearer) statue and the Rampin Rider.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Acropolis Museum

Cheapest way inAthens City Tour with Acropolis & Plaka from Piraeus Cruise Port4.5★ · 51 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →Most bookedAcropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour4.8★ · 5,934 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →Private & flexible4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour4.9★ · 744 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$175 per personSee dates →