Fantastic museum and best to start on floor 3 and work your way down as suggested. Watch the film on floor 3 all the way through as you then understand why the museum is laid out as it is. Would have been amazing if they could have replicated the 13m high statue. The views of the Acropolis from there is wonderful. Rather sad to read and understand the Elgin marbles story.

The architecture of this building is as amazing as the artifacts that it displays. It was built in such a way as to display an active dig below and the Acropolis itself as a view. It is filled with artifacts, videos and information that provide a much better understanding of the Acropolis and the history of the region.

We had been up to acropolis and we made our way to the Acropolis museum to finish our first round of sightseeing and the museum is a great place to visit. They have lots of the original statutes and sculptures from the temples on the hill and lots of information about the ancient history of Athens. Well worth a visit to get an idea of what the city looked like in the times of the famous Greeks

This place gets busy. We went to the Acropolis when it opened and then headed over here. It was busy but there was no line. Once we finished and left the building, the line stretched into the street. Do yourself a favor an do the Acropolis early and then head over here.

Head here before you go to the Acropolis, or shortly after heading there. It's a beautiful museum and will truly help you appreciate what you're seeing on the top of the hill. The museum also has a lovely cafe/restaurant with great views of the Acropolis and decent fare. We indulged in some sandwiches and mocktails after wandering part of the museum the day before we went to Acropolis. It's also a wonderful spot to go if you have luggage to store, as their cloakroom has free, secure storage.

Visiting the Acropolis Museum is a must to gain a deeper understanding of Greece's history. The museum, housing Acropolis remains, provides valuable context for appreciating the Acropolis. While ticket purchase information can be somewhat unclear, you can buy tickets on-site or book them online. Consider skipping the audio tour, as the exhibits are well-labeled, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

An amazing collection- loved seeing the original Caryatids. You will need your own headphones if you want the audio effect. The cafe's outdoor terrace has a great view of the acropolis. The staff on the desk could be more friendly but hey...

Very informative museum with lots of exhibits and artifacts that are actually from the Parthenon and the Acropolis area. It is an open and airy concept, with good views of the Acropolis on one side. Very crowded though. They manage to "reconstruct" pediments, painted statues, etc. along the way, and the exhibits are nicely marked with lots of information. It is a "must see" either before or right after you visit the Acropolis. Parts of the upper level is to the exact scale of the Parthenon, which gives one a sense of the magnitude of the actual building.

It's best to go there before going to the Acropolis to be able to make the most of it. It is situated just next to it. It is absolutely fabulous and I spent 2 hours there. It is rightfully considered the best place for the Elgin marbles. The restaurant is not great but you can go there to take some pictures as it is situated on a terrace at the top. The menu is quite restricted to toasts and drinks but even then they managed to mess up my order and other people's too.

I know, you have to visit but is it wrong for me to say that after seeing so many "damaged artefacts" they all start to look the same. At least the cafe means you can take a break and recharge yourself before carrying on. Only advice I can give is - read up beforehand and just view the key items eg 12 which appeal to you.