Festive season at the Acropolis Museum, December 2019
The Acropolis Museum invites visitors to a festive season full of activities during December 2019. Creative mobile workshops for children, gallery talks for adults, Christmas music from the Jazz Octet, famous musical songs from the S.T.A.B. saxophone quartet and special gifts at the Acropolis Museum shops, means there is something for everyone to enjoy during this festive season.
Children’s workshop “Festive stories”
What kind of festivals did the ancient Athenians have and which were the children's favourite? Let’s discover them at the Acropolis Museum and bring to life the emotions that these feasts brought to children and adults alike.
Days & hours: Saturday 21/12, Sunday 22/12, Saturday 28/12 & Sunday 29/12, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Duration: 90 mins
Ages: 6-11 years old
Participacion: Participation for children is free. A general admission fee (5€) is required for parents/escorts
Reservations: For registration, please visit the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day (25 children per workshop)
The workshops are held by the Department of Educational Programme – Acropolis Museum and the Department of Information & Education – Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA).
Gallery talks “The lost statue of Athena Parthenos”
The Acropolis Museum brings to life, digitally, the statue of Athena Parthenos. Made of gold and ivory, this masterpiece was designed by Phidias for the Parthenon. The Museum invites you on a walk of discovery about its construction materials and techniques, its myths, radiance and adventures.
Days & hours: Saturday 7/12, Saturday 14/12, Saturday 21/12 & Saturday 28/12, at 11 a.m. in English and at 1 p.m.
Duration: 50 mins
Participation: The gallery talk is free of charge. Only the permanent exhibition ticket is required (5€). Limited to 30 visitors per session. For registration, please visit the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day.
Gallery talks at the exhibition “Chisel and memory. The contribution of marble craftsmanship to the restoration of the Acropolis monuments”
Visitors will have the opportunity to attend presentations of an exceptional exhibition of photographs of the marble craftsmen of the Acropolis at work. The temporary exhibition was organized by the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments and the Acropolis Restoration Service (YSMA).
Days & hours: Saturday 14/12, Saturday 21/12 & Saturday 28/12, at 12 noon
Duration: 40 mins
Participation: The gallery talk is free of charge. Limited to 25 visitors per session. For registration, please isit the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day.
nSunday 22 December,at 12 noon, the Acropolis Museum will host theJazz Octet of the Athens Military Guardfor a music concertincluding jazz and Christmas world renowned melodies,on the ground floor of the Museum .
On Sunday 29 December, at 12 noon, the Acropolis Museum will host the well-known S.T.A.B. saxophone quartetfor a New Year’s music concert ncluding renowned musical songs, on the ground floor of the Museum.
On Tuesday 31 December, at 12 noon, the Association of Asia Minor “Nees Kydonies” will sing traditional New Year’s carols on the ground floor of the Museum.
The Acropolis Museum Charm for 2020
According to myth the tortoise won the race over the hare, the former with his patience and dedication winning over the flippant self confidence of the hare. The ancients considered that the benevolent tortoise protected them from the evil eye and that its blood was an antidote to poison. A tortoise lead weight featuring a tortoise in relief of the 3rd to 1st century BC inspired the Museum’s charm of 2020. You can see the original exhibit in showcase 2 (no.11) of the Gallery of the Slopes at the Acropolis Museum.
Festive meals and Christmas mood at the restaurant
During the festive season, the Museum restaurant will serve traditional festive meals and sweets. Christmas jazz nights are also taking place every Friday night by famous jazz music ensembles. For reservations please contact the restaurant during Museum opening hours on +30 210 9000915.
