The lost statue of Athena Parthenos
The lost statue of Athena Parthenos
On the occasion of the Greek National Holiday of the 28th of October, the Acropolis Museum brings to life the statue of Athena Parthenos, made of gold and ivory, designed by Phidias for the Parthenon. The Museum invites its visitors on a walk of knowledge about its construction materials and techniques, its myths and allegories, its radiance and its adventures. Presentations about the lost statue of Athena Parthenos will be held by Museum Archaeologist-Hosts in Greek (at 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.) and in English (at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.). For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day, half an hour before the presentation start time. Limited to 30 visitors per session. First-in first-served.
On the occasion of the Greek National Holiday of the 28th of October, the Acropolis Museum brings to life the statue of Athena Parthenos, made of gold and ivory, designed by Phidias for the Parthenon. The Museum invites its visitors on a walk of knowledge about its construction materials and techniques, its myths and allegories, its radiance and its adventures. Presentations about the lost statue of Athena Parthenos will be held by Museum Archaeologist-Hosts in Greek (at 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.) and in English (at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.). For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum entrance on the same day, half an hour before the presentation start time. Limited to 30 visitors per session. First-in first-served.
