Acropolis Museum
Step back in time and admire the arts, sculptures, and architecture of the ancient Athenian civilization. The museum features an extraordinary amount of exhibits that have been collected over the years from the area surrounding the Acropolis. Plus, it is accessible to even the most physically restricted!
The Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum features the best collection of materials that have been excavated over the years from the area surrounding the Acropolis and is continually rated as one of the best museums in the world. The museum itself was designed in a rectangular fashion inspired by the Parthenon and maintains a visual connection to the surrounding area by featuring glass walls. It truly is a remarkable experience that brings perspective to how advanced people were during antiquity. Underneath the museum is an excavated part of the old neighborhood that is accessible to walk around. What is also great about the museum is it is conveniently located next to the Acropolis and is not overwhelming in size, which will save you time in experiencing the city.
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Hours and days open change throughout the year. You can purchase a ticket prior to your arrival or at one of the entry kiosks (10euros). I will link the hour operations and tickets below in the resource section.
MS Recommendations
Visiting the museum may be the most MS-friendly experience I had in Greece. The museum is conveniently located on the bottom slopes of the Acropolis across from the Acropolis side entrance and next to the Metro Line (Nearest station Akropoli). As you approach the museum from the front, a ramp is located on the left side of the stairs moving down toward the entranceway. Once you enter the museum there is a cafe located to the left and bathrooms conveniently located nearby if you need a break from your journey. Another good thing is the museum offers you a break from the relentless heat.
Tickets can be purchased as you enter or can be purchased prior to your arrival. You can also rent a wheelchair if needed at the kiosks upon your arrival. A museum map can be requested at the entrance and museum staff are located throughout the building to help. I recommend the purchase of tickets prior to saving you time on the entry line. The exhibits move upwards in a rectangular motion. Each floor is flat and does have places to sit in a break is needed. There is an internal elevator that can be used to gain access to each floor if needed. Another added feature is the ancient neighborhood has been excavated underneath the museum and can be accessed by museum visitors. As you exit the main entrance, there is a path on the left side that heads down. Follow that path to the lower level of the museum. This area is wheelchair accessible as there are no stairs and the walking path around the ancient neighborhood is a metal ramp.
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If you plan on visiting the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum on the same day I recommend seeing the Acropolis first and then working your way to the Museum. We arrived at the Acropolis entrance 15 minutes prior to opening. This allowed us to avoid the crowds and beat the heat. Once we completed the Acropolis, we walked (all downhill) to the museum. This also allowed us to beat the major crowds at the museum. The cafe and restroom at the entry point provided me with a much-needed break prior to taking in the museum.