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Orientation in Museums: Case Study the Acropolis Museum  \nDr. Georgia G Cheirchanteri a1*  \na University of West Attica, Industrial Design and Production Engineering department, 250 Thivon & P.Ralli, Egaleo, Athens, 112, Greece  \n[1](1 georgiaxeir@uniwa.gr)[ georgiaxeir@uniwa.gr](1 georgiaxeir@uniwa.gr)*  \n* Corresponding author  \n\n| ABSTRACT\u003Cbr>This study explores the critical role of wayfinding and spatial orientation in enhancing visitor experience within museum environments, focusing on the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece. Wayfinding, understood as the cognitive and physical process of navigating through space, is a vital component of museum design, directly influencing visitor engagement, interpretation of exhibits, and overall satisfaction. The objective of this research is to examine how the Acropolis Museum facilitates intuitive navigation through its architectural design, signage systems, and spatial layout. The field of research in which wayfinding is situated refers to the way people move in reaction to environmental stimulation. It therefore fully concerns not just signage but also space designing, its geometric configuration, technical solutions and their material characterization. Designing a museum is a challenge that requires the skill collaboration and creativity of the architect. With the right approach, the museum can become a space that not only serves to preserve and exhibit cultural heritage, but also offers a unique experience to its visitors. The methodology of this study is based on on-site observations of the overall tour route of the Acropolis Museum, as designed by the architect Bernard Tschumi, spatial analysis, as well as interviews with visitors. It also explores the way in which architectural features of the museum, such as natural lighting, optical corridors and the alignment of the exhibition spaces with the view of the monuments of the Acropolis rock, contribute to spatial legibility. In addition, the existing signage of the museum is evaluated, as a supporting means of accessibility of the exhibits by visitors. Finally, issues related to areas that need improvement, such asthe accessibility of the Museum, including the space inclusive design, for instance, are particularly highlighted.\u003Cbr>Keywords-Wayfinding, Spatial orientation, Acropolis Museum, Spatial signage, User Experience. |\n| --- |\n| 1. Introduction\u003Cbr>The Acropolis Museum stands as a prominent example of contemporary archaeological museology, designed to preserve and present the rich material heritage of the Acropolis of Athens. Focused on the Acropolis of Athens archaeological site findings, the museum was built not only to house every object that has been found on the sacred rock of the Acropolis and at its foot, covering a wide period from Mycenaean to Roman and Early Christian Athens, but also to connect visitors with the cultural and historical significance of the ancient acropolis (Falk & Dierking, 2013) . Located on the archaeological ruins of the Makrygianni site and in direct visual and spatial alignment with the Parthenon, the museum is a symbol in the Athenian landscape. |\n\nWORLD UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN  \nInternational Journal of Arts Architecture & Design  \nVol. 3, No. 2, July 2025 (ISSN 2584-0282) 2  \nArchitect Bernard Tschumi, in collaboration with architect Michael Photiadis, designs the Acropolis Museum using three fundamental principles: light, movement, and programmatic clarity (Tschumi, 2009) . These elements, requested in the Acropolis Museum design brief, ultimately form a dynamic spatial experience, where the architectural design supports the visitor flow of movement and navigation The route that visitors follow, as they go upward through the museum levels, resembles the ascent to the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis.  \nIn this context, wayfinding, the process by which people navigate and orie","cbCaioPri4RFggh7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioPri4RFggh7","pdf",3161765,"English","# Introduction\n# Theoretical Framework: Understanding Wayfinding","[{\"question\":\"What is the main research focus of the study on museum wayfinding?\",\"answer\":\"The study examines how the Acropolis Museum enables intuitive navigation through architectural design, signage systems, and spatial layout, and how these factors support visitor experience.\"},{\"question\":\"Which museum design elements are evaluated for spatial legibility?\",\"answer\":\"The research considers architectural features such as natural lighting, optical corridors, and the alignment of exhibition spaces with views of the Acropolis monuments, alongside existing signage.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the study investigate wayfinding strategies at the Acropolis Museum?\",\"answer\":\"It combines on-site observations of the tour route designed by Bernard Tschumi, spatial analysis, and interviews with visitors, and it also evaluates visitor feedback.\"}]","Wayfinding and Spatial Orientation in Museums - Case Study the Acropolis Museum | PDF",48]