Let's Talk About Museums Series - Acropolis

Visit the emblematic Acropolis Museum in Athens and its stunning collections of all periods. Admire the Parthenon sculptures in a direct dialogue with the Parthenon on the Sacred Hill. More precisely the sculptures are arranged in the same layout as the Parthenon itself. The gallery also leaves space for the pieces currently in the British Museum, emphasizing Greece’s ongoing request for their return. The well known Acropolis Museum is one of Greece’s most important and popular museums, located in Athens, just southeast of the Acropolis hill. The museum houses also artifacts found on the Acropolis and its surrounding slopes, covering the period from Prehistory (3rd millenia BC) the Mycenaean era (around 1600 BC) to Late Antiquity (around 600 AD). When looking at the building of the museum what captures the attention is the 3rd floor modern minimalist architecture with glass floors and natural light designed to align with the Parthenon

History of the Acropolis Museum Presentation of its collections The iconic Kore and Kouroi statues at the Acropolis Museum The statue girls, part of the Erechteion temple that mythologically feed the first mythical king of the city: the iconic Caryatids. The Athena Nike temple and its significance for the Athenians The Parthenon Gallery : A Frieze for celebrating Athena. The Propylaia exhibits, the monumental entrance to the Acropolis: Architectural fragments and sculptures from other important Acropolis buildings. Excavation Site: Beneath the glass floor of the museum lies a preserved ancient Athenian neighborhood with homes, workshops, and streets dating from the 5th century BC to the 7th century BC.