The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon on Saturday 9 August 2025 with extended continuous opening hours from 9 a.m. until 12 midnight. Last admission to the ticket counters and to the Museum Shops will be at 11:30 p.m. For visitor entrance to the Museum exhibition galleries the general admission fee will apply.

Other than the Museum’s permanent collection, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition Allspice | Michael Rakowitz & Ancient Cultures, presented by the Acropolis Museum and NEON in the Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Gallery. This exhibition initiates a deep and meaningful dialogue between contemporary works and ancient artefacts. It presents the multifaceted work of internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Michael Rakowitz interacting with ancient artefacts from the Middle East and southeastern Mediterranean. Entrance to this exhibition is free.

Like every Saturday, the Museum restaurant on the second floor will be open until 12 midnight. For those wishing to visit the Museum restaurant on the second floor, a free admission ticket must be collected from the Ticket Desk and a reservation is required by telephone or email (+30 210 9000915, [email protected]).

Finally, on Saturday 9 August 2025, the Excavation Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.