Museum of Ancient Agora

The Museum of the Ancient Agora houses an extensive collection of artifacts unearthed from the heart of the Athenian Agora. Many of these discoveries, found in wells, graveyards and shrines, range from humble everyday items like coins to grand marble monuments. One of the most famous pieces vividly depicts the triumph of Democracy over Tyranny in Athens – a striking symbol of the city’s democratic ideals.
Perfect for families with young children or visitors with limited time, this museum offers a concise yet enriching experience, just a short walk through the Agora’s storied past.

HOURS

Daily 08:00 - 20:00

Tuesdays 10:00 - 20:00

TICKETS

  • General admission: 10 euros
  • Reduced admission: 5 euros

Note: Admission is free on the 6th of March (in memory of Melina Mercouri), the 18th of April, 18th of May (International Museum Day), and the 28th of October.

Museum details

  • Address : Adrianou 24
  • Area : Thissio
  • Museum phone: +30 210 3210185
  • Website : http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/eh151.jsp
  • Category : Museum   
    • Transit Routes
    • Stop: ΜΟΝΑΣΤΗΡΑΚΙ (MONΑSTIRΑKI) , Distance: 0.13km
    • Transit Name: 025 Headsign: "ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ - ΠΡΟΦ. ΔΑΝΙΗΛ" ("IPPOKRΑTOUS - PROF. DΑNIIL")
    • Transit Name: 035 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ - ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΤΑΥΡΟΣ" ("ΑNO KUPSELI - PETRΑLONΑ - TΑUROS")
    • Transit Name: 227 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΑΓ. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΟΣ" ("ΑNO PETRΑLONΑ - ΑG. ΑRTEMIOS")
    • Stop: ΣΤ.ΜΟΝΑΣΤΗΡΑΚΙ (ST.MONΑSTIRΑKI) , Distance: 0.16km
    • Transit Name: Μ1 Headsign: "ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ - ΚΗΦΙΣΙΑ" ("PEIRΑIΑS - KIFISIΑ")
    • Transit Name: Μ3 Headsign: "ΑΙΓΑΛΕΩ - ΔΟΥΚ. ΠΛΑΚΕΝΤΙΑΣ - ΑΕΡΟΔΡΟΜΙΟ" ("ΑIGΑLEO - DOUK. PLΑKENTIΑS - ΑERODROMIO")
    • Stop: ΒΟΡΕΟΥ (ΒOREOU) , Distance: 0.29km
    • Transit Name: 025 Headsign: "ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ - ΠΡΟΦ. ΔΑΝΙΗΛ" ("IPPOKRΑTOUS - PROF. DΑNIIL")
    • Transit Name: 035 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ - ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΤΑΥΡΟΣ" ("ΑNO KUPSELI - PETRΑLONΑ - TΑUROS")
    • Transit Name: 227 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΑΓ. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΟΣ" ("ΑNO PETRΑLONΑ - ΑG. ΑRTEMIOS")
    • Stop: ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ ΗΣΑΠ ΘΗΣΕΙΟΥ (STΑTHMOS ISΑP THISEIOU) , Distance: 0.40km
    • Transit Name: 025 Headsign: "ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ - ΠΡΟΦ. ΔΑΝΙΗΛ" ("IPPOKRΑTOUS - PROF. DΑNIIL")
    • Transit Name: 035 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ - ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΤΑΥΡΟΣ" ("ΑNO KUPSELI - PETRΑLONΑ - TΑUROS")
    • Transit Name: 227 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΑΓ. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΟΣ" ("ΑNO PETRΑLONΑ - ΑG. ΑRTEMIOS")
    • Stop: ΑΓΟΡΑ (ΑGORΑ) , Distance: 0.46km
    • Transit Name: 035 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ - ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΤΑΥΡΟΣ" ("ΑNO KUPSELI - PETRΑLONΑ - TΑUROS")
    • Transit Name: 227 Headsign: "ΑΝΩ ΠΕΤΡΑΛΩΝΑ - ΑΓ. ΑΡΤΕΜΙΟΣ" ("ΑNO PETRΑLONΑ - ΑG. ΑRTEMIOS")
    • Transit Name: 025 Headsign: "ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ - ΠΡΟΦ. ΔΑΝΙΗΛ" ("IPPOKRΑTOUS - PROF. DΑNIIL")
    • Stop: ΣΤ.ΘΗΣΕΙΟΥ (ST.THISEIOU) , Distance: 0.48km
    • Transit Name: Μ1 Headsign: "ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ - ΚΗΦΙΣΙΑ" ("PEIRΑIΑS - KIFISIΑ")

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