Archaeological sites, museums to extend opening hours as of April 1

Major Greek museums and archaeological sites will remain open longer as of April 1, with the schedule introduced gradually to other areas as more seasonal staff is hired over the next month, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
The following museums and sites will extend their opening hours as of April 1 (daily):
- Acropolis and Knossos palace will be open 08:00 - 18:00
- Epidaurus and its museum, the site and museum of Mycenae, the site of Tiryns, and the Palamidi fortress overlooking Nafplio will be open 08:00 - 19:00
- Delphi will be open 08:30 - 19:00
- The Palace of the Grand Magister and the site of Lindos on Rhodes will both be open 08:30 - 17:00
Other sites and museums in Greece will remain on the 08:30 to 16:00 schedule until more staff is hired.
"The process of hiring seasonal guards and cleaning crews for the archaeological sites...

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