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Acropolis Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Acropolis Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Acropolis Museum is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 25 March and 18 May.
- Also free: EU citizens under 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 5.
- Otherwise: general admission — €20.
Calendar
Free days at Acropolis Museum
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days
- SAT6MARSaturday, 6 March 2027 · in 4 months
- THU25MARThursday, 25 March 2027 · in 5 months
- TUE18MAYTuesday, 18 May 2027 · in 7 months
4 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- 25 March is free at the museum while the State archaeological sites are closed that day.
- Friday is open until 22:00 all year.
- Buy only on theacropolismuseum.gr - a look-alike '.org' site sells fake tickets.
- Ground-floor shop and café need no ticket.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 25 March and 18 May | everyone | The museum sets its own free days (it is not covered by the Ministry's first-Sunday or 18 April rules). | No |
| Free forFree for EU citizens under 25 (with ID/passport) | under 25 eu | — | No |
| Free forFree for non-EU children up to age 5 | up to 5 non eu | Non-EU visitors under 25 pay the reduced €10. | No |
Official prices
Acropolis Museum ticket prices
| General admission — Reduced €10 (incl. non-EU under-25s and EU seniors 65+). Temporary exhibition extra €10. | €20 |
| Temporary exhibition ticket | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Summer (1 Apr - 31 Oct): Mon 9:00-17:00, Tue-Sun 9:00-20:00, Fri 9:00-22:00. Winter (1 Nov - 31 Mar): Mon-Thu 9:00-17:00, Fri 9:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-20:00. Last entry 30 min before closing. 24 and 31 Dec 9:00-15:00.
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, 117 42 Athens, Greece
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FAQ
Acropolis Museum: common questions
Is Acropolis Museum free?
Acropolis Museum is free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 25 March and 18 May. Also free: EU citizens under 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 5. Otherwise the official ticket costs €20.
Who gets free entry to Acropolis Museum?
Under 25 eu. Up to 5 non eu — non-EU visitors under 25 pay the reduced €10..
How much is a ticket to Acropolis Museum?
General admission costs €20 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- theacropolismuseum.gr/en/plan-your-visit · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.