Free Access to Greek Museums and Sites with Disability Card

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Deputy Labor Minister Domna Michailidou during a museum visit. Photo source: Culture Ministry.

Holders of a Disability Card will be able to gain free access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece, the Greek Culture Ministry announced this week.

The decision comes as part of Greek government actions to ensure equal access to culture and labor and create an inclusive society. Users can scan their card and be admitted for free together with their companions or caretakers (where applicable) to museums and sites.

The card was created with the help of the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAMEA).

“The Digital Disability Card gives people with disabilities and their companions the right to gain access to cultural sites with dignity, without the need for onsite certification of their disability and free access to archaeological sites and museums,” said Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Deputy Labor Minister Domna Michailidou at the museum visit. Photo source: Labor Ministry.

Mendoni went on to underline that “universal access to cultural goods is an absolute priority and a right”. The minister said the Disability Card facilitates the daily life of people with disabilities and ensure access to culture.

“It is a necessary service that functions as a form of identification and as proof of disability and ensures access,” said Deputy Labor Minister Domna Michailidou, adding that the Greek government was implementing policies aimed at equal access and integration of people with disabilities into society, culture and the labor market.

It should be noted that foreigners visiting Greece are advised to present proof of identification (ID or passport) and official documentation of disability to be allowed free access to Greek sites and museums.

People with disability can apply for an EU Disability Card or SID-EU card here.