Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece will celebrate European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums, archaeological sites and monuments during the weekend of September 25-26. Celebrations kick off from Friday, September 24, with a number of in-person events scheduled to take place across the country in accordance with
Photo: Ministry of Culture / Gavriil Papadiotis A number of free cultural events will take place on August 22, at Greece’s archaeological sites and museums to mark the full moon celebrations. According to an announcement by the Culture Ministry, admission to some 52 events including concerts, theater and dance performances, poetry readings, documentary screenings, art […]
Museum of the Macedonian Struggle. Photo source: https://thessaloniki.travel/ The war history of Thessaloniki, Serres and Kilkis is promoted through a new video campaign that launched recently under the title “20th Century War Memorial Tourism – Central Macedonia, Greece”. The campaign highlights the significant role the three cities played in the geopolitical developments
National Gallery, Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture All museums in Greece will reopen their doors to the public on Friday, May 14, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni. The minister’s announcement comes after Greece’s Covid-19 committee of health experts gave the green light for all museums to reopen under safety measures that define […]
The archaeological site of Vravrona in Attica. Photo source: digitalculture.gov.gr The Ministry of Culture has announced the summer operating hours of archaeological sites and museums across Greece. According to a ministry announcement, the opening hours of archaeological sites, monuments and museums have been divided into two main categories, with the first concerning
The National Gallery in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The National Gallery in Athens, as well as all of the museums and cultural venues in Greece, will open its doors to the public as soon as the epidemiological situation will allow, the Culture Ministry said in a recent announcement. Closed for several years due […]
Benaki Museum, Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently tabled a bill amendment in parliament that will give museums the right to loan moveable art works for a total period of up to 50 years to international entities. According to a ministry announcement, the idea behind the amendment is to […]
Museum of Cyladic Art. Photo © Paris Tavitian The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is offering its visitors the opportunity to experience digital tours of its permanent collections just by using their smartphone or tablet. As of September 24, visitors can scan the QR code that is available at the museum’s entrance and outside […]
Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints, drawings and photos inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage. Available at the shops of archaeological sites and museums around the country, the face masks are of high quality and aesthetics. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the protective masks into our […]
Photo Source: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Visitors at four landmark archaeological sites and museums on the island of Crete will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi). Telecommunications company Cosmote has announced that it will offer free WiFi access at the archeological site of Knossos; the Archaeological Museum of

















