Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.
The Parthenon Frieze – courtesy Acropolis Museum
Visitors will also enjoy a 3D presentation of the horse riders statues (Hippeis), that stand in the west side frieze, as well as reduced ticket prices for the day. These west frieze horse riders with bronze weapons and reins added, will be presented in a three-dimensional picture with alternating lighting and coloring. Just such innovative ideas are what have made the museum one of the most popular in the city.
The anniversary celebrations start at 9:30 PM with the start of the concert in the courtyard. The museum’s exhibition rooms and restaurant will remain open from 8 a.m until midnight.
External view of the Museum © Acropolis Museum. Photo Nikos Daniilidis
For more information on this event or about the museum, please contact the museum directly at: +30 210 9000900, or via email: info@theacropolismuseum.gr