Marking its 15th anniversary, the Acropolis Museum introduced its "Excavation Museum". This pioneering space on the southern excavation site features 1,150 artifacts from over 4,500 years of history.
The exhibits, organized thematically and chronologically, uniquely highlight aspects of daily life in an ancient neighborhood: household organization, the activities of men, women, and children, entertainment, communication, trade, workspaces, and places of worship.
With the support of the BANK OF GREECE.
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
DURATION
Permanent exhibition area
TICKETS
To access the excavation site and its exhibits, a general admission ticket to the Acropolis Museum is required. Plan your visit.
LANGUAGES
Greek and English signage.
Guided tours in Greek and in English from the Museum archaeologists. More info below.
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EXHIBITION AREAS
GALLERY TALKS
Stories of the daily life in a neighborhood of ancient Athens
How did the inhabitants of the ancient neighborhood that spreads out underneath the Acropolis Museum live? How did they deal with their daily needs, equip their homes and worship their gods? What were the occupations of men, women and children?
A 4,500-year-old story unfolds in the streets and the ruins of the houses of the archaeological excavation, but also through the 1,150 objects –selected out of the thousands- left behind by the people who were born, lived and created in this part of ancient Athens.
The archaeologists of the Museum are waiting for you to join them in discovering a charming world, distant and at the same time familiar.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Registrations will open as follows:
- for December from 18/11
- for January from 23/12
- for February from 20/1
- for March from 17/2
acropolis museum shops
Visit the store on the Museum's ground floor and discover beautiful souvenirs inspired by the Excavation Museum.
