The Acropolis Museum with kids: a short route, games and tips
Quick answer
With kids, the Acropolis Museum works best in 60 to 90 minutes with three challenges: find the Caryatids, spot the colours on the korai and look for horses in the frieze. Children under 6 enter free and non-EU visitors aged 6 to 25 pay the €10 reduced rate.
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A 75-minute route designed for kids
- 1
0:00 · Entrance · ground floor
Walk on the glass floor
Kids love stepping on glass and seeing ancient houses below. Ask who they think lived there.
- 2
0:10 · Archaic Gallery · first floor
The colour game
The korai kept paint on their hair and robes. Challenge: find the one with the most colour left.
- 3
0:25 · Archaic Gallery
The man with the calf
A young man carries a calf on his shoulders. Ask why they think he does and what gift they would give Athena.
- 4
0:40 · Caryatids Gallery
The six sisters
Five statues work as columns. Tell them the sixth lives in London.
- 5
0:50 · Parthenon Gallery · top level
Horses and riders in the frieze
Look for rearing horses, riders and sacrificial animals. Turn the frieze into a comic strip of the parade.
- 6
1:05 · Parthenon Gallery
Spot the Parthenon through the window
End by pointing at the real Parthenon through the glass and connecting what they saw.
Practical tips for families
- Book a timed slot; under-6s are free but still need a ticket.
- Bring ID for the children if you claim a free or reduced rate.
- The museum is accessible with lifts and strollers are common.
- Take a break at the second-floor cafe, which has a terrace.
- Photography without flash is allowed, except in the Archaic Gallery.
- With AnyArt kids can point at a statue and hear its story: ideal for the endless who-is-this questions.
Frequently asked questions
Do children pay at the Acropolis Museum?
Under 6s enter free; non-EU visitors aged 6 to 25 pay €10, and EU citizens under 25 enter free with ID.
Can you bring a stroller?
Yes, the museum is accessible with lifts between levels.
What age is it good for?
From about 5 or 6 with a short visit and games; older kids enjoy the frieze and the myths.
Are there kids' workshops?
The museum runs educational activities on set dates; check the calendar on the official site.