Archaeological Museums in Greece
20 museums found
The catalogue lists 20 archaeological museums in Greece. Within the country they sit mainly in Athens (4), Heraklion (3), Delphi (2) and Thessaloniki (2).
1 of them is free to enter. Each entry below covers what the museum holds, how long a visit takes and what it costs.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
OlympiaThe Archaeological Museum of Olympia displays treasures from the sanctuary that hosted the ancient Olympic Games for over a thousand years.
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site
HeraklionKnossos Palace near Heraklion is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the legendary center of Minoan civilization.
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
ThessalonikiExplore ancient artifacts from Macedonia at this prominent museum in Thessaloniki.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
FiraMuseum showcasing prehistoric artifacts from Santorini.
Archaeological Museum of Pella
PellaMuseum showcasing artifacts from ancient Pella, capital of the Macedonian Kingdom.
Archaeological Museum of Mycenae
MycenaeMuseum showcasing artifacts from Mycenaean civilization.
Museum of Cycladic Art
AthensMuseum in Athens showcasing Cycladic, Ancient Greek, and Cypriot art.
Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
EleuthernaMuseum showcasing artifacts from ancient Eleutherna, spanning 3000 BC to 1300 AD.
Delphi Archaeological Museum
DelphiMuseum housing artifacts from the ancient sanctuary of Delphi.
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
DelphiMuseum showcasing artifacts from the ancient Delphic sanctuary.
Museum of the Ancient Agora
AthensMuseum showcasing artifacts from the Ancient Agora in Athens.
Archaeological Museum of Messara
HeraklionMuseum dedicated to antiquities of the Messara region in Crete.
Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis
PrevezaMuseum dedicated to artifacts from ancient Nikopolis, founded by Augustus in 31 BC.
Archaeological Museum of Philippi
KrinidesMuseum showcasing artifacts from ancient Philippi.
Archaeological Museum of Aegina
AeginaExplore artifacts from prehistoric to Roman times at Aegina's first national museum.
Acropolis Museum
AthensThe Acropolis Museum in Athens showcases artifacts from the Acropolis archaeological site, offering insights into ancient Greek civilization.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
ThessalonikiExplore Byzantine history and culture through artifacts and exhibitions in Thessaloniki's Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Archaeological Museum of Chania
ChaniaExplore Chania's rich archaeological heritage from the Neolithic to Roman periods at this modern museum in Chalepa.
National Archaeological Museum
AthensGreece's largest archaeological museum, showcasing ancient Greek art from prehistory to late antiquity.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
HeraklionThe Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses one of the world's most significant collections of Minoan artifacts.