The Ministry of Culture will again this year organize the events of the August Full Moon, under the coordination of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, offering free entry to selected archaeological sites, monuments, historical sites and museums, on the night of the Full Moon, Monday 19 August 2024.

As stated in a relevant announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more than 100 archaeological sites, historical sites, museums and monuments, throughout the country, will welcome the public under the light of the moon. Events will take place at over fifty archaeological sites and museums, while as many will remain open to the public with free admission.

This year’s event will be framed by events that will take place from August 9 to 25, according to the posted program, which includes musical performances, stargazing, storytelling and guided tours, organized by the services of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage and the General Directorate of Restoration, Museums and Technical Projects, many of which in collaboration with the local government and local associations.

Events as part of the organization will also be held by the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki, as well as the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.

See the schedule of events