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National Archaeological Museum, Athens: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official National Archaeological Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
National Archaeological Museum is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May.
- Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport).
- Otherwise: admission fee — €20.
Calendar
Free days at National Archaeological Museum
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days
- SUN15NOVSunday, 15 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks
- SUN20DECSunday, 20 December 2026 · in 8 weeks
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months
16 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
- Tuesday opens only at 13:00 (but stays open to 20:00).
- 1 and 15 November 2026 are the first free Sundays of the winter season.
- Photography without flash is free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFirst and third Sunday of each month, November to March: free for everyone | everyone | Stated twice on the museum's own page. Note: the Ministry hub pages for other Athens sites list no Sunday free days. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May | everyone | 28 October (National Holiday) is in the same list. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days) | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport) | under 25 eu | — | No |
| Free forFree for non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport) | under 18 non eu | — | No |
Official prices
National Archaeological Museum ticket prices
| Admission fee — Same price all year. Online via the Ministry e-ticketing (tickets.hh.gr). | €20 |
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 (admission fee). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: National Archaeological Museum
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Summer season (4 May - 15 Nov 2026): Wed-Mon 8:00-20:00, Tue 13:00-20:00 (last admission 30 min before). Winter 2025/26 was Wed-Mon 8:30-15:30, Tue 13:00-20:00; the 2026/27 winter hours are not yet published.
28is Oktovriou (Patission) 44, 106 82 Athens, Greece
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FAQ
National Archaeological Museum: common questions
Is National Archaeological Museum free?
National Archaeological Museum is free for everyone first and third Sunday of each month, November to March: free for everyone, on 28 October, 6 March, 18 April and 18 May and on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days). Also free: EU citizens up to age 25 (with ID/passport); non-EU children up to age 18 (with passport). Otherwise the official ticket costs €20.
When is National Archaeological Museum free?
First and third Sunday of each month, November to March: free for everyone. The next free date is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to National Archaeological Museum?
Under 25 eu. Under 18 non eu.
How much is a ticket to National Archaeological Museum?
Admission fee costs €20 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- namuseum.gr/en/episkepsi/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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