museums
Ancient Greece
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.
Archaeology
Greece to Offer Private Tours of the Acropolis for 5,000 Euros
Greece will offer visitors the opportunity to have a private, two-hour guided tour of the famous Acropolis – with nobody else around – for 5,000 euros starting in 2024.
The decision was made by the country’s top advisory body on...
Greek News
Greece to Raise Entrance Fees for Museums, Ancient Sites
Greece's Central Archaeological Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new entrance fees to ancient sites and museums that raise prices, abolish unified tickets for multiple sites, and reduce ticket categories to five levels.
Greece is a treasure trove of ancient sites...
Ancient Greece
‘To Divide Is to Destroy’: The Parthenon Marbles and the Integrity of Monuments
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As the Vatican Museums become the latest collection to return Parthenon marbles to Athens, the British Museum continues to give short shrift to Greece’s calls for repatriation.
By Catharine Titi
One of the most surprising claims the British Museum makes when...
Ancient Greece
Crete Showcases Rich Ancient History in Three New Museums
Crete is showcasing its rich ancient history with three new archeological museums at Messara, Agios Nikolaos and Archanes.
The museum at Messara is ready and opened to the public earlier this month. The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is expected...
Archaeology
Greek Museums Shut in Protest Against New Law
Some of the most popular museums in Greece remained closed on Monday as Greek archaeologists protest against a draft law that would make them more autonomous.
Closed are the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the...
Culture
Nine Magnificent Museums Showcasing Greece’s Cultural Heritage
Greece is full of museums that showcase the gems of the country's unique and unforgettable cultural heritage through various themes.
Culture
Repercussions for Greece After Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
As the world watches foreign nationals and Afghans evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the repercussions for Greece are twofold. The Greek government hopes to circumvent a mass migration of Afghan refugees as well as preserve...
Economy
Greece Reopens Organized Beaches; Museums, Theatres to Follow
Greece reopens organized beaches on Saturday and museums next week, as the tourism-dependent country gears up for a May 15 travel restart.
Culture
Greece Could Reopen Cultural Venues In Three Stages in May
Officials are expected to meet on Friday to discuss Greece's staggered reopening of museums, theaters, and cinemas due to coronavirus.