More than 2 million people have visited the Acropolis Museum during its first year of operation, according to figures presented by the museum's board chairman Prof. Demetris Pandermalis, at a press conference on June 17, to mark its first anniversary. He also said that admission price will remain at € 5 for 2011.

On the occasion, Pandermalis announced the launch of the museum's first temporary exhibition titled "Pericles Xanthippos." 

Archaeological finds such as inscriptions, coins and other artifacts are used to illustrate and explore the life of the famous ancient Athenian statesman, the man who led Athens during its Golden Age and who conceived the idea of building the Parthenon. The exhibition will run until January 31, 2011.