On the occasion of the International Museum Day in Athens, admission to most museums will be free on May 18, 2023.
This year, the main theme is“Museums, Sustainability and Quality of Life“.
Museums are free on May 18
It is therefore an opportunity to see or revisit the wonderful museums in Athens, among others:
- the Acropolis Museum: Please note that the Acropolis Museum will also be free on Saturday May 13, 2023 from 8pm and will be open from 9am to midnight for the European Museum Night)
- the national museum of archaeology of Athens
- The Benaki Museum
- The Byzantine and Christian Museum
- But also, the numismatic museum
- Or the epigraphic museum
Most archaeological sites will also be free.
- The site of the Acropolis, with the Parthenon and the theater of Dionysus
- The ancient Greek agora
- Keramikos
- As well as the Roman agora
- The temple of Zeus or Olympieion
- But also Hadrian’s library
- The Lykeion …
Also, if you have the opportunity to go out of Athens, there are other sites that are also free to visit:
- The archaeological museums of Marathon or Nafplio for example
- The site of Vravrona or Brauron
- The site of Delphi
- Epidaurus
- As well as Mycenae
- Or Olympia
This year 2023In addition, the Municipality of Athens and OPANDA (Organization for Culture, Sports and Youth of the Municipality of Athens) welcome young and old for educational programs and free actions at the Digital Museum of Plato’s Academy, the Museum of Folk Art and Tradition “Angeliki Hatzimichalis”, the Arts Center of the Municipality of Athens and the Cultural Center “Melina”.
Of course, this list is not exhaustive, do not hesitate to consult the Odysseus website, the official Greek website of the Ministry of Culture and Sports (which has a version in English).
Across the country, dozens of sites and museums are free this May 18, 2023. So take advantage of it!
What is the International Museum Day?
This event has been held since 1977 and is a unique moment for the international museum community. Not only do museums open their doors to the general public free of charge, but they also organize events to engage the visitor in a dialogue. This day was organized to show the fundamental role of museums in the life of the city as institutions at the service of society and its development. This day is a great success and brings together more museums every year.
Finally, the International Museum Day in Athens and in the whole of Greece is an important moment not to be missed. A unique opportunity to discover the splendors of ancient sites and wonderful museums!
Sophie B.
