Athens Joins the Celebration for European Heritage Days 2025

This weekend, Athens comes alive for European Heritage Days 2025 with a city-wide celebration of free events, museum openings, and cultural activities. Whether you're a history buff, a museum-goer, or simply looking for an inspiring way to spend the weekend, this is your chance to experience the city’s rich heritage — entirely free of charge.

Free Entry to Museums & Archaeological Sites
From Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September, all state-run archaeological sites, monuments, and museums across Greece will offer free admission. It's the perfect excuse to revisit your favourite cultural landmarks — or discover some for the very first time.
Plan your weekend route via This is Athens: Museums & Antiquities.

Celebrating European Heritage Days Across Athens 
The City of Athens invites you to join in a weekend of cultural discovery. Organised by the Culture, Sports & Youth Organisation of the City of Athens (OPANDA), the programme includes free events and exhibitions at key municipal venues:

• the Museum of Folk Art and Tradition
   
• the Digital Museum of Plato’s Academy
   
• the Municipal Art Gallery of Athens
   
• and the Melina Mercouri Cultural Centre

Free Admission at the Maria Callas Museum
One of the weekend’s highlights is the chance to visit the Maria Callas Museum for free. Explore the life and legacy of the iconic opera diva through immersive displays, rare recordings, and personal artefacts — right in the heart of the city.

This is a rare opportunity to reconnect with Athens' cultural heritage and uncover hidden gems around the city. Whether you're a local or a visitor, it’s the perfect weekend to see the past come alive and it won’t cost you a thing.