Museums
Acropolis Museum to Stay Open Until Midnight on May 13
The Acropolis Museum will celebrate European Night of Museums on Saturday, May 13, by staying open until midnight and offering free entry after 8 pm.
Books
Veteran Archaeologist Pens Acropolis Guide Book for Kids
Archaeologist Panos Valavanis follows up on his successful 2013 book, “The Acropolis through its Museum,” with a lighter version for curious young minds.
Museums
Knossos Research Center to Undergo Major Redevelopment
The British School at Athens, one of world’s leading centers for Greek archaeology, announces a multi-million-euro upgrade of its research facilities at Knossos.
Infrastructure
Thessaloniki’s “Fountain” Metro Station to Host New Museum
Greece’s Ministry of Culture is to proceed with plans to convert a building at Sintrivani Station into a museum, presenting artifacts from the excavations.
Museums
Can Ancient Art Help Us Improve Mental Health?
The Museum of Cycladic Art launches an innovative outreach program, aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues among teenagers and young adults.
Museums
New Museum of Aigai in Vergina Inaugurated
The much-anticipated Museum of Aigai opened its doors yesterday, showcasing finds from the ancient city of Philip II of Macedon, Alexander the Great's father.
Events
Get into the Festive Spirit at the Acropolis Museum
For a full program of festive fun this Christmas, head to the Acropolis Museum for concerts, guided tours of the galleries, activities for the kids, and more!
History
Thessaloniki Closer to Getting its Holocaust Museum
The plan for a modern museum, illustrating to visitors the story of the Jews of Thessaloniki, has been in the works for a decade.
