Delphi Archaeological Museum
Photo: taken by Ricardo André Frantz — CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
The Delphi Archaeological Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, including sculptures, architectural elements, and votive offerings, spanning from the Mycenaean period to the early Byzantine era.
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Delphi was the centre of the world — the Greeks believed Zeus released two eagles from opposite ends of the earth and they met here, marked by the omphalos stone, and the oracle of Apollo made this the most consulted sanctuary in antiquity, with city-states building treasuries along the sacred way to house their offerings.
The museum holds what those offerings amounted to. The Charioteer of Delphi is the centrepiece: a bronze from around 470 BC, life-size, with inlaid eyes and copper lips, survived because an earthquake buried it — one of the very few large Greek bronzes to escape being melted down.
The Naxian sphinx on its column, the twin kouroi Kleobis and Biton, the Siphnian treasury frieze and the sculpture from the temple of Apollo fill the rest.
The site above, terraced up the slope of Parnassus with the valley falling away below, is inseparable from it.
Bookable options include site and museum tickets with audio tours. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is Delphi Archaeological Museum?
Delphi Archaeological Museum is in Delphi, Greece. The map on this page marks its exact location.
What are the opening hours of Delphi Archaeological Museum?
Daily 08.30-15.30. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book Delphi Archaeological Museum in advance?
The audio-guide option can normally be added on arrival, though booking ahead secures the date.
