The Acropolis Museum will be open free of charge on Wednesday, March 25, to celebrate Greece’s Independence Day, as announced on Friday.
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the archaeologists-guides will lead activities for both adults and children as follows:
For adults: “Acropolis Museum artefacts speak about the historical memory of ancient Greeks” will make use of museum objects to show visitors how ancient Greeks saw their own past, their great historical events and their mythology. In Greek (10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), English (10:30 a.m.) and French (10:30 a.m.). Duration: About 50 minutes, maximum number of participants, 35. Strictly on first come-first served basis.
For children with parents: Children will look for artefacts related to history and the myths of Athens and will create their own souvenir. This is an activity by age group. Ages 4-7, at 12:00 noon. Ages 8-12, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. About 50 minutes each. Maximum participants per activity: 20 children. Strictly on first come-first served basis.
While there, visit the Museum’s cafe for traditional cod fish with garlic dip that is traditionally eaten on March 25.
The Acropolis Museum is located at 15 Dionysiou Areopagitou St. Telephone 210 900 0900
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