Archaeological Museums
144 museums found
144 archaeological museums worldwide are catalogued here, led by Italy (22), Greece (20), China (12) and Peru (11).
The densest cities are Xi'an (6), Rome (5), Athens (4) and Mexico City (4). 12 of them are free to enter.
Museo dell’Ara Pacis
RomeThe Museo dell'Ara Pacis in Rome houses the Ara Pacis Augustae, a monumental altar from the Augustan era, celebrated for its intricate relief sculptures.
Ashmolean Museum
OxfordThe Ashmolean Museum in Oxford showcases art and archaeology collections from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.
Shaanxi Archaeology Museum
Xi'anChina's first comprehensive archaeological museum showcasing over 5,200 cultural relics from Shaanxi's rich history.
Tokyo National Museum
TokyoJapan's oldest and largest museum, showcasing over 120,000 artifacts from Japan and Asia.
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
NaplesThe National Archaeological Museum of Naples houses extensive collections of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Georgian National Museum
TbilisiThe Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi unites multiple museums, offering extensive collections of Georgian art, history, and archaeology.
Museo Nacional y Centro de Investigación de Altamira
Santillana del MarExplore prehistoric art and life at the Altamira Museum in Santillana del Mar, Spain.
National Archaeological Museum
AthensGreece's largest archaeological museum, showcasing ancient Greek art from prehistory to late antiquity.
Neues Museum
BerlinExplore ancient artifacts from Egypt and Europe at Berlin's Neues Museum.
Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum
Xi'anDiscover the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing thousands of life-sized sculptures guarding China's first emperor's tomb.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Mexico CityMexico's premier museum showcasing archaeological and ethnographic collections.
Naples National Archaeological Museum
NaplesThe Naples National Archaeological Museum houses extensive collections of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, including items from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
HeraklionThe Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of Minoan artifacts.
Göreme Open Air Museum
GöremeA UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring rock-cut churches with stunning Byzantine frescoes from the 10th-12th centuries.
National Museum of Anthropology
Mexico CityMexico's largest museum, showcasing extensive archaeological and anthropological collections from the country's indigenous heritage.
Musée du Louvre
ParisThe Louvre Museum in Paris is the world's largest art museum, housing over 35,000 works from ancient civilizations to the 21st century.
Sanxingdui Museum
GuanghanExplore ancient Shu civilization artifacts at Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan.
Capitoline Museums
RomeThe Capitoline Museums in Rome house extensive collections of ancient Roman art and artifacts, including the Capitoline She-Wolf and the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Angkor National Museum
Siem ReapExplore the rich history and artifacts of the Khmer Empire at Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap.
Bardo National Museum
TunisThe Bardo National Museum in Tunis houses one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics and artifacts spanning 3,000 years of civilization.
Grand Egyptian Museum
GizaThe Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza showcases over 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
Egyptian Museum
CairoThe Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, offering a comprehensive journey through ancient Egyptian history.
Museo Egizio
TurinThe Museo Egizio in Turin houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities outside Cairo.
British Museum
LondonExplore two million years of human history and culture at the British Museum in London.