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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Acropolis Museum Celebrates Independence Day

The Acropolis Museum will be open free of charge on Wednesday, March 25, to celebrate Greece ‘s Independence Day, it announced. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the archaeologists-guides will be leading activities for both adults and children as follows: For adults: “Acropolis Museum artifacts speak about the historical memory of ancient Greeks” will make use of museum objects to show visitors how ancient Greeks saw their own past, their great historical events and their mythology. In Greek (10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), English (10:30 a.m.) and French (10:30 a.m.). Duration: About 50 minutes, maximum number of participants, 35. Strictly on first come-first serve basis. For children with parents: Children will look for artifacts related to history and the myths of Athens and will create their own souvenir. This is an activity by age group. Ages 4-7, at 12 noon. Ages 8-12, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. About 50 minutes each. Maximum participants per activity: 20 children. Strictly on first come first serve basis. In addition, the Museum’s restaurant (2nd floor) will be offering a “traditional Greek dish.” (source: ana-mpa)


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