Acropolis Museum

The Makrygianni neighborhood continues to reveal precious treasures from its glorious past. Following the discovery of a large white marble statue of Hermes from the Roman period near the Herodeion, at the intersection of Erechtheiou and N.

For details on the terms of a potential agreement, international media and negotiation officials now speak regarding

The Acropolis Museum, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), the Thessaloniki Metro: three important projects that constitute landmarks of a modern and evolving Greece. The museum is visited by tens of thousands of tourists and represents one of Greece's most compelling arguments for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.

An unexpected statement from the Turkish side last May supporting Greece's bid for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures pointed the way forward. Zeynep Boz, the head of the Turkish Culture Ministry's department for combating antiquities theft, confirmed that there is no such document as the firman cited by the British side to claim possession of the marble fragments taken by Lord Elgin.

Greece and the United Kingdom appear to be on the brink of an agreement regarding the Parthenon Sculptures, as a consensus seems to have emerged on their return to Greece.

Discussions between Greece and the British Museum on the Parthenon Sculptures are "well advanced," although the issue will not be on the British prime minister's agenda when he meets with Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday, the Guardian reported.

Agreement Expected Soon
The Greek and British sides appear to be on the verge of reaching an agreement on the return of the Parthenon Sculptures, according to a series of reports, including an analysis by The Economist, which foresees a resolution by 2025.

The Acropolis Museum is set to participate in the 2024 European Days of Conservation-Restoration with a series of special workshop tours on October 17, 18 and 20.

Titled "From the Ground to the Museum," the event offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how ancient artifacts uncovered beneath and around the museum are preserved and displayed.

An ancient civilization, unknown to many, is revealed in the new temporary exhibition titled “Treasures of Ancient Basilicata – The Invisible Heritage,” which will take place in the temporary exhibition hall of the Acropolis Museum from October 17, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

Visitors to the Acropolis Museum will have the opportunity to enjoy the August full moon with a view of the Parthenon and the sounds of music.