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May 17, 2013
On the occasion of International Museum Day on Saturday 18 May 2013, the Acropolis Museum continues the minting of commemorative medals, so as to acquaint visitors with small but beloved objects in its collection. This year’s medal displays a fighting rooster; the impetuous and persistent rooster was the competitive prototype for athletes and fighters in ancient Athens. As early as the beginning of the 5th century BC, alektryonon agones (cock fights) were performed every year in the Dionysos theater on the south slope of the Acropolis.
On this day, the Acropolis Museum will be open from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight, with free entry for its visitors. Museum Archaeologist-Hosts will present various programs for children and adults related to the rooster....
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May 15, 2013
Shortly after CNN ranked the Acropolis monument as one of their 20 favourite sites to visit, the museum has now been placed third in the list of the 50 best museums around the world by the Sunday Times. Since its opening, the Acropolis Museum has received significant recognition throughout the world not only for its architecture and exhibitions but also for the work done (they were awarded the 2012 Keck award). This ongoing recognition of the museum's importance can only strengthen the...
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March 27, 2013
Just one year after the Acropolis Museum won the 2012 Keck award for conservation work done, Greece finds itself as one of the recipients of the European Union Cultural Heritage award for conservation work on the Propylaea. And yet the British Museum and British government continue to voice concerns regarding Greece's ability to "properly look after" the Parthenon marbles, were they to be returned.
From Europa Nostra
This project involved one of the...
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March 13, 2013
The former Director of the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore gave his views on the reunification of the Parthenon marbles. He argues against the legitimacy of a claim on the Parthenon marbles for both the Greek and British people and instead arrives at the conclusion that the legitimacy lies with the monument itself.
From 9 Muses News
When least expected, an answer comes forward that defies nationalism, international law and suggests there is a global sense of decency when addressing cultural...
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March 13, 2013
On the occasion of the Greek national holiday, Monday 25th March, the Acropolis Museum will be open from 9 am to 5 pm and entrance will be free. The museum has organised various events for the day including workshop presentations, a music event dedicated to love, a guided tour to the Archaic Colours exhibition and various family games. The museum restaurant will be offering a selection of traditional Greek dishes.
Ancient Technology Workshop
The museum carers will colour one of the sculptures' sandal before... -
March 7, 2013
Some of the Parthenon sculptures held at the British Museum
A horrific account on the political advantages behind keeping looted artifacts as a tool for political negotiation. Could this train of thought be the real motive behind the British government's refusal to return artifacts?
From WND
Vikings stormed Britain, while Mongols left Bagdad a culture-free zone. Warlords came, saw and trashed all the books and statues while they were at it...
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March 6, 2013
On the 6th of March 1994, Melina Mercouri passed away. As cultural minister she strongly advocated the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece. Though her dream was not realised, her fervent spirit did not go unnoticed. Just as she had once pointed out that the Parthenon had become synonymous with Greece, so has her name become synonymous with the case for reunification. She is remembered the world over. Her passionate campaign for reunification was balanced by the appreciation expressed towards the British Museum for caring for the marbles as they could.
We say to the British government: you have kept those sculptures for almost two... -
February 27, 2013
Honorary president of Marbles Reunited, Eddie O'Hara, responds to David Cameron's recent position on the reunification of the Parthenon marbles.
From Museums Journal
PM's concept is simplistic and indadequate, say critics
Prime minister David Cameron has been condemned for a lack of understanding following his statement last week about restitution of cultural objects...