
International Museum Day Hits Athens on May 18 with Free Tours & Events
On Sunday, May 18th, museums all over Greece are throwing open their doors for free in celebration of International Museum Day 2025.
On Sunday, May 18th, museums all over Greece are throwing open their doors for free in celebration of International Museum Day 2025.
Μια ευκαιρία να στοχαστούμε ποιος είναι ο ρόλος του Φεστιβάλ σήμερα, μετά από δεκαετίες καθοριστικής παρουσίας στο ελληνικό αλλά και το διεθνές καλλιτεχνικό γίγνεσθαι.
From May 12 to October 31, the museum will host “Allspice – Michael Rakowitz and Ancient Cultures,” a collaborative show with the cultural organization NEON, featuring works by acclaimed Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz.
“Last summer it was Saint-Tropez, the summer before that was the Amalfi Coast,” she said, referring to the famous French and Italian resorts, respectively. “People are booking Greece left, right and center now.”
While Greece’s islands often steal the spotlight, the Peloponnese is emerging as a star for 2025, thanks to its rich history, stunning landscapes, and fewer crowds
The return marks a significant step in Greece’s 40-year campaign to reclaim the Elgin Marbles, a collection of Parthenon sculptures taken by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, currently housed in the British Museum.