# Present-Day Parthenons The New Acropolis Museum is Located in Athens By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parthenons-new-acropolis-museum-athens References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/07/02/the-new-acropolis-museum/#more-7124) The Greeks have once again proven to be [great architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) with the creation of the [new Acropolis Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art) in Athens, Greece. Having opened a few days ago to the public on June 20th, 2009, the museum has already become quite an attraction. The environment and prestigious architect have come together after 8 years of work and a cost of $181 million. The new museum is only 980 feet away from the [Parthenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-2). If you are in the area this summer, visiting the Acropolis Museum is a must! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architectural Innovation:** The creation of the new Acropolis Museum in Athens shows how traditional architectural designs can still be modernized to stay relevant today. - **Museum Technology:** The use of state-of-the-art technology such as interactive displays and digital guides in the new Acropolis Museum in Athens can set the tone for future museums. - **Tourism Trends:** The opening of the new Acropolis Museum in Athens and its subsequent attraction highlights the potential for tourism growth in Greece and similar countries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity in modernizing traditional architectural designs and techniques for modern-day buildings and structures. - **Museum Technology:** Incorporating state-of-the-art technology such as AR and VR guides and interactive displays in museums can make for a more modern and engaging visitor experience. - **Tourism:** With the growth potential highlighted by the new Acropolis Museum, there is a need for further investments in the tourism industry, particularly in countries rich with historical and cultural heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Archeological Museum Complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-egyptian-museum.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Adaptive Paris Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fondation-cartier.md) - [Greece-Inspired Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-palm.md) - [Bright Residential Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaka-house.md) - [Renovated Museum Exhibition Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-2.md) - [Perforated Granite-Detailed Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chengdu-natural-history-museum.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md)