Acropolis Museum

Glass floors reveal the remains of an ancient Athenian neighbourhood beneath the Acropolis Museum, connecting everyday life in the past with the monuments that still dominate the city’s skyline. Located just southeast of the Acropolis in Athens, the museum brings together archaeological finds from the sacred hill and its surrounding slopes. Opened in 2009, the museum’s galleries trace the site’s history through ancient statues, votive offerings and architectural sculptures. The highlight is the Parthenon Gallery, designed to echo the dimensions and orientation of the original temple, with sculptures displayed in natural light and views towards the Acropolis. Among the best-known works are the Caryatids from the Erechtheion, whose originals were moved indoors to protect them from the eleme