Acropolis Museum celebrates ‘Ochi Day’ with free admission and special events
In celebration of October 28 – a national holiday in Greece which commemorates the rejection by Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940 – admission to the Acropolis Museum (15 Dionysiou Areopagitou), which will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day, will be free of charge. The museum will also present a talk for adults titled “The Other Gods of the Acropolis” and an interactive workshop for children, titled “Myths in Images.”
Although Athena was the patron goddess of their city, the Athenians also worshipped a host of other deities, among them Zeus, Asclepius, Dionysus and Aphrodite. “The Other Gods of the Acropolis” addresses the cult practices and monuments associated with these other gods. The presentation will be held in English at 1 p.m. and French at 5 p.m.
“Myths in Images” gives children the opportunity to create their own artistic impressions of ancient Greek myths. Participants will draw and paint the mythological heroes of Greek antiquity.
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For details regarding talk and workshop times and reservations, please visit www.theacropolismuseum.gr or call 210.9000.900.
