Frequently Asked Questions
You can visit us every day!
Monday to Saturday: from 10:00 to 21:00
Sunday: from 11:00 to 19:00
The XPLORE will be closed during the following days:
- January 1st
- Januray 6th
- Clean Monday
- Easter Sunday & Monday
- May 1st
- August 15th
- December 25th and 26th
The entrance fee per ticket type at XPLORE is as follows:
Adults & Children:
• Adults and children (2-18 years old) for 1 zone: €7.5 / person
• Adults and children (2-18 years old) for 3 zones (Science, Adventure, aquarium Oceans): €18 / person
• Children (under 2 years old): FREE
Family Tickets (2 adults + 2 children):
• Family ticket for 1 zone: €25(Additional visitors: €6 / person)
• Family ticket for 3 areas (Science, Adventure, aquarium Oceans): €60 (Additional visitors: €14.5 / person)
Unemployed
By showing us your unemployment card, you will be eligible for a discount.
• For 1 zone: €6 / person
• For 3 zones ( Science, Adventure, aquarium Oceans): €14,5 / person
Note: The discount with the demonstration of unemployment card is valid only for the unemployed person.
Free entrance for disabled people (Prerequisite: Demonstration of a certificate of disability)
Disabled Escorts: reduced ticket €6
You may issue your tickets either at XPLORE cashiers (Golden Hall shopping center, level +1) or at the Information Desk of Golden Hall (ground floor, main entrance).
Additionally, you can also easily and quickly buy your tickets online through our website here.
For each online ticket booking, you get a 10% discount!
You can easily and quickly buy your tickets for XPLORE online: here
Book your tickets online and:
- select the date and time of your visit
- choose the zone you wish to visit
- print your tickets or save the QR Code, so that you can enter the XPLORE area without delays and avoid long queues.
For each online ticket booking, you get a 10% discount!
Off course! You can buy a XPLORE gift card at the cash registers of XPLORE, located on the 1st floor of Golden Hall.
When buying a XPLORE gift card, you can select the number of people and number of zones, while the date and time of the visit remain open. XPLORE Gift cards have no expiration date, are used at any time, by any holder and are anonymous.
For more information you can call 2106885454.
The XPLORE Entertainment and Educational center is located on the 1st floor of the Golden Hall Shopping Center (37A Kifisias Avenue, Maroussi 151 23) and it is connected via footbridge with the Athens Olympic Sports Center ''Spiros Louis''.
A. Access By car
· From the center of Athens (city center):
Heading north on Kifisias Avenue, turn right at the exit towards the Olympic Stadium, follow Spyrou Louis Avenue, turn right at the first underground intersection onto Pittara Street and drive towards the Golden Hall parking area (entrance A).
· From Kifisia (northern suburbs):
Heading south on Kifisias Avenue, turn right at the exit towards the Olympic Stadium, follow Spyrou Louis Avenue, turn right at the first underground intersection onto Pittara Street and drive towards the Golden Hall parking area (entrance A).
· From Attiki Odos (to Elefsina):
Take the 11th Exit – (Kifisias Avenue), turn right onto Artemidos Street, then left onto Pittara Street and drive towards the Golden Hall parking area (entrance A).
· From Attiki Odos (to Markopoulo / Airport):
Take the 10th Exit – (Kymis Avenue), turn left onto Neratziotissis Street and then onto Artemidos Street; finally turn right onto Pittara Street and drive towards the Golden Hall parking lot (entrance A).
· From Kymis / Veikou Avenue:
Follow Kymis Avenue, turn right onto Neratziotissis Street, right onto Artemidos Street, and take another right turn onto Pittara Street and drive towards the Golden Hall parking lot (entrance A).
*** Parking Entrance A leads you directly to the grey parking sector of Golden Hall’s parking area, where you can have direct access to XPLORE level (1st floor) via elevators.
B. Access by public transport:
OASA buses
· Stop: Olympic Stadium - Kifisias Avenue (northbound)
Buses: A7, E14, X14, 550
Pedestrians have easy access to Golden Hall through the underground passage near the bus stop.
· Bus stop: Exhibition Center (Helexpo) - Kifisias Avenue (southbound).
Buses: A7, E14, X14, 550
· Bus stop: Pittara Street
Bus: 444
Maroussi’s Municipal Transport:
· Stop: Entrance of ISAP Neratziotissa Station to Golden Hall (Sp. Louis)
Itineraries & https://goldenhall.gr/images/GH_Shuttle_Bus.pdf
Monday - Friday: 08:45-21:50
Saturday: 08:45-21:20
On Sundays you can access XPLORE either from the first underground intersection onto Pittara Street or from the pedestrian bridge from OAKA (Olympic Athletic Center of Athens ''Spiros Louis'').
XPLORE is a thematic entertainment and educational destination, ideal for all children from 5 to 12 years old, while the aquarium XPLORE oceans is addressed to all ages.
All XPLORE thematic zones offer a unique experience for all family members and differ in terms of activities, as follows:
• XPLORE Science Zone:
A specially designed area where children and parents can learn basic scientific principles, through multiple experiential activities. They learn how the parts of the human body function, how energy is produced and converted from movement to light, the main properties of water, air, electrical circuits and understand concepts of mechanics.
• XPLORE Adventure Zone:
Here, children learn the concept of teamwork and boost their imagination through interactive exhibits and activations. They can build their own virtual city, wander in the magic castle full of mirrors, become superheroes and participate in kart races! These and many more adventures are waiting for you in XPLORE Adventure!
• XPLORE Oceans is the only aquarium in Athens that will impress everyone!
The XPLORE Oceans aquarium, hosts representative species of the marine life in 20 tanks. More than 2,000 fish of 140 different species, such as sharks, rays, seahorses, and king crabs, await you to admire them up close.The XPLORE Oceans aquarium is for visitors of all ages and is designed with the aim of informing and educating its visitors about the beauty and importance of the oceans, through a unique experiential tour.
Please be aware when visiting XPLORE, children should always be accompanied by their legal guardian or accompanied by an adult authorized by their legal guardian. The adult is responsible for the supervision of accompanied child/children and should comply with the Rules and Regulations of XPLORE.
Children aged 5 years old and upwards can enjoy the kart driving experience at the XPLORE racetrack, without being accompanied by an adult. Younger children (under 5 years old) should be accompanied by an adult.
XPLORE Café, is ideal to relax and enjoy your coffee and beverages, as well as taste delicious snacks and deserts during your visit! Please be aware that children should be accompanied in all areas of XPLORE.
The first aquarium in Athens is a fact and you can discover it at XPLORE Entertainment Center!
The XPLORE Oceans aquarium hosts representative species of the marine life in 20 tanks. Morethan 2,000 fish of 140 different species, such as sharks, rays, seahorses, and king crabs, await you to admire them up close.
The XPLORE Oceans aquarium is for visitors of all ages and is designed with the aim of informing and educating its visitors about the beauty and importance of the oceans, through a unique experiential tour.
XPLORE is ideal for school field trips. At XPLORE, children learn, discover and become more creative through innovative activities, role-play and interactive exhibits.
For more information, please send your request at [email protected] or contact us by phone tel. 2106885454.
Teachers who desire to visit XPLORE as independent visitors, are offered a 20% discount all 3 thematic zones (Science, Adventure or Oceans aquarium).This offer is valid every Monday-Thursday, for family and individual tickets and upon demonstration of a valid Museums Free Admission Pass.
Teachers and/or educators accompanying children during school visits have free admission.
By all means! Come to XPLORE and we will help you organize the most fun and unforgettable children's party ever! For more information, please send your request to [email protected] or, contact us by phone on 210 6885532.
XPLORE aims to be fully inclusive and we welcome all visitors. All zones / facilities are fully accessible for any children or visitor who has special needs such as mobility difficulties or other disabilities (e.g. autism), accompanied by their parent or adult.
Our baby changing facilities are easily located on ground floor, for your convenience.
If an item has been found or handed in it will be passed to the ticket offices located at the entrances of XPLORE (1st floor - Golden Hall) for secure storage for a short period of time.
Please be aware that under the XPLORE Rules of Procedure, it is prohibited to store money, valuables, as well as flammable and hazardous materials and liquids in the temporary storage facilities (lockers) on levels +1 and 0.
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Please note that the management of XPLORE and XPLORE Play does not accept CVs submissions. Please upload your CV on the platform at the following link https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?company=lamdadevel&site=&lang=en_US.
Any personal data provided to us through this platform will be deleted within 30 days of being posted.
For more information on the processing of your personal data, please read the privacy policy.
Please note that you also have the option to request for an immediate removal of your personal data. To do so, please use the contact details mentioned in the above personal data protection policy.
There are available lockers on levels +1 and 0, where visitors can leave their personal belongings, for free.
Please be aware that under the XPLORE Rules of Procedure, it is prohibited to store money, valuables, as well as flammable and hazardous materials and liquids in the temporary storage facilities (lockers).
Play safely and comfortably!