Opening Hours and Entrance Fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece

Discover the optimal times to explore Greece’s storied past with our comprehensive guide on opening hours and admission fees for Archaeological Sites and Museums across the country. Stay informed about free admission days, Greek holidays, and any closures, ensuring your cultural journey is seamless and maximized.

Athens National Archaeological Museum

  • Entrance Fee: €12,00 (Summer) | €6,00 (Winter)
  • Summer Opening Hours: Tuesday: 13:00 – 20:00 | Other Days : 08:00 – 20:00
  • Winter Opening Hours: Monday : 13:00 – 20:00 | Other Days : 8:30 – 15:30

Acropolis Museum

  • Entrance Fee: €5,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: Monday : Closed | Other Days : 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: Monday : Closed | Other Days : 8:30 – 15:00
  • Acropolis of Athens: €20,00
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: €08,00
  • Kerameikos Museum: €08,00
  • Roman Agora of Athens: €06,00
  • Temple of Zeus: €06,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Cape Sounion

  • Entrance Fee: €6,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 until sunset
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:00 until sunset

Ancient Corinth

  • Entrance Fee: €8,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Delphi

  • Entrance Fee: €12,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Epidaurus Theater

  • Entrance Fee: €12,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Meteora Monasteries

  • Entrance Fee: €3,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 9:00 – 13:00, 15:00 – 17:00
  • Winter Opening Hours: 9:00 – 13:00, 15:00 – 17:00

Mycenae

  • Entrance Fee: €12,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: Monday: 12:00 – 19:30 | Other Days : 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Ancient Olympia

  • Entrance Fee: €12,00
  • Summer Opening Hours: 8:00 – 19:30
  • Winter Opening Hours: 8:30 – 15:00

Free Admission Days

  • March 6: In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri
  • June 5: Environment international day
  • April 18 : International monuments day
  • May 18: International museums day
  • September 27: International tourism day
  • The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)
  • National Holidays
  • Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March
  • The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August, and September
  • NOTE: If the first Sunday is a holiday then the second is the free admission day

Floating Greek Holidays

Archaeological sites and museums in Greece are typically closed on floating Greek holidays. There are no fixed dates for these holidays.

  • Ash Monday: Monday, the start of Lent
  • Good Friday
  • Greek Orthodox Easter
  • Easter Monday and Tuesday
  • Monday after Pentecost

Holidays in Greece

  • January 1: closed
  • January 6: 08:30 AM – 03:00 PM
  • Shrove Monday: 08:30AM – 03:00 PM
  • March 25: closed
  • Good Friday: 12:00 PM – 03:00 PM
  • Holy Saturday: 08:30 AM – 03:00 PM
  • Easter Sunday: closed
  • Easter Monday: 08:30 AM – 03:00 PM
  • May 1: closed
  • Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 AM – 03:00 PM
  • 15 August 15: 08:30 AM – 03:00 PM
  • October 28: 08:30 AM- 03:00 PM
  • December 25 & 26: closed