Best Time to Visit Acropolis Museum
How to make the most of your visit to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum at the foot of the sacred rock in Athens.
Quick Answer
Visit late in the afternoon before sunset or on Friday evenings (open until 10:00 PM) for stunning illuminated views of the Parthenon.
The Acropolis Museum in Athens is one of the world's great archaeological museums, housing artifacts discovered on the slopes and summits of the Acropolis.
Parthenon Gallery & Friday Evenings
The top-floor Parthenon Gallery matches the exact dimensions and orientation of the Parthenon temple above. Visiting on Friday evening when the museum remains open until 10:00 PM allows you to view the sculptures while the ancient temple glows through the floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
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