Skip to content
Acropolis Museum – a group of statues on the side of a building📷 Photo by Dawid Tkocz on Unsplash

Acropolis Museum

Athens, Greece

History

Opened in 2009 on the southeastern slope of the Acropolis, the museum holds finds from the hill and has glass floors over excavations beneath. Its Parthenon Gallery mirrors the temple's layout, and the Akropoli metro station is right beside it.

Nearest town
Athens, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.9691, 23.7283

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni – a group of statues on the side of a buildingPhoto by Dawid Tkocz on Unsplash
Athens
Villages, wine & culture

Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni

17 km8 stops3 days

Nearby

Philopappos Hill from the Acropolis of Athens on February 6, 2020© George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Editor's pick
History

Acropolis of Athens

Athens, Greece
History

Plaka

Athens, Greece
History

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Athens, Greece
Ancient Agora of Athens – brown painted structuresPhoto by Arthur Yeti on Unsplash
Editor's pick
History

Ancient Agora of Athens

Athens, Greece

Campsites nearby

  • Camping AthinaCampsite
    7 km from Acropolis Museum
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Κάμπινγκ ΒούλαςCampsite
    13 km from Acropolis Museum
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Nea KifissiaCampsite
    16 km from Acropolis Museum
    OSMAdd to trip
  • DionissotisCampsite
    17 km from Acropolis Museum
    Wi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ΒάρκιζαςCampsite
    19 km from Acropolis Museum
    TentsCaravansWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • ΣκηνηCampsite
    24 km from Acropolis Museum
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Acropolis Museum?

Acropolis Museum is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9691, 23.7283. It is about 8 km from Piraeus.

Can you camp near Acropolis Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Acropolis Museum?

Acropolis Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

What is there to see near Acropolis Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Acropolis of Athens (0 km), Plaka (0 km), Temple of Olympian Zeus (0 km) and Ancient Agora of Athens (1 km).

When is the best time to visit Acropolis Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)