The Herakleidon Museum is located on the Acropolis in a neoclassical building dating back to 1898. The museum aims to introduce visitors to the world of fine art by highlighting the works of artists who have made a significant contribution to art. They take a famous artist and highlight his work and the many periods his work has gone through. The Museum seeks to inform visitors about the artistic development and methods used in the artists' work as well as the artist's private life; The museum hosts regular temporary exhibitions of Greek and international artists, and there are also a number of cultural events such as concerts, seminars and book presentations held in the museum.