Old Acropolis Museum

The museum building occupies a niche at the eastern side of the Acropolis rock, with most of its structure remaining below hilltop level.

Constructed between 1865 and 1874 under architect Panagis Kalkos, the museum underwent additional expansion works during the 1950s by Patroklos Karantinos.

The museum preserved numerous stone sculptures, bronze artifacts, and archaeological findings from the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheum, and Temple of Athena Nike.

The facility closed its doors in June 2007 to transfer its collection to the new Acropolis Museum, which opened in June 2009.

The drainage system of the building caused structural problems to the Acropolis, contributing to the decision of relocating the museum collection.

Location: Athens

Inception: 1865

Address: Ακρόπολη Αθηνών 105 58 105 58

GPS coordinates: 37.97100,23.72800

Latest update: June 4, 2025 23:24