Free Entry to State Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites (Designated Days)
Entry to state-owned archaeological sites, historic sites, monuments and museums is free for every visitor, with no ticket required, on specific days each year.
No admission fee on the designated days
Who can get it
Official evidence · culture.gov.gr, «Ελεύθερη είσοδος σε αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, μνημεία και μουσεία που ανήκουν στο Δημόσιο», παρ. 1: «Η είσοδος … είναι ελεύθερη για όλους τους επισκέπτες, χωρίς την καταβολή αντιτίμου, την πρώτη και την τρίτη Κυριακή κάθε μήνα από 1η Νοεμβρίου έως 31η Μαρτίου.» · «Επίσης καθορίζονται ως ημέρες ελεύθερης εισόδου για όλους τους επισκέπτες …» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Official evidence · culture.gov.gr, «Ελεύθερη είσοδος σε αρχαιολογικούς χώρους, μνημεία και μουσεία που ανήκουν στο Δημόσιο», παρ. 1 · Checked: 2026-09-25
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: Άλλος Φορέας
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
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What it is
Free admission for everyone, with no personal criteria, applies: on the first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March; on 6 March (Melina Mercouri Remembrance Day); on 18 April (International Day for Monuments and Sites); on 18 May (International Museum Day); on the last weekend of September (European Heritage Days); and on 28 October (national holiday).
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Άλλος Φορέας
- Category
- Culture, Sport & Transport
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Information
Details last verified: 26/09/2026