1

HELLENIC PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS

A. STEREA ELLADA (CENTRAL GREECE)

1. Prefecture of Attica

Athens Archaeological Museum of Kerameikos The museum, situated in the Kerameikos archaeological site, houses finds from the public cemetery of Athens, known as the Kerameikos. 148, Ermou St., 105 53 Athens ☻ +30 210 3463552 ☺ +30 210 9239023 Ε-mail: efaath@culture.gr. Contact: Mrs Helen Banou. Byzantine and Christian Museum The museum, one of the most important of its kind internationally, hosts a rich variety of artifacts covering the period from the 3rd to the 19th century A.D. The exhibits come from all over Greece as well as sites outside Greece that witnessed the flourishing of Greek civilization. 22, Vasilissis Sofias Av., 106 75 Athens ☻ +30 213 2139500, +30 213 9572 ☺ +30 210 7231883 Ε-mail: ibma@culture.gr Website: www.byzantinemuseum.gr, www.ebyzantinemuseum.gr Contact: Mrs Catherine Dellaporta. Epigraphic Museum This is the only museum in Greece specializing in inscriptions and the largest of its kind internationally. It houses inscriptions mainly in the Greek language, from early historical times to the early Christian period. 1, Tositsa St., 106 82 Athens ☻ +30 210 8217637, 210 8232950 ☺ +30 210 8225733 E-mail: epnom@culture.gr Contact: Mr George Kakavas. Museum of the Ancient Agora The museum is housed in the restored Stoa of Attalus, which dates to the 2nd century B.C. and contains finds from the Ancient Agora from the Neolithic to the post-Byzantine and Early Modern periods. 24, Adrianou St., 105 55 Athens ☻+30 210 3214825, 210 3210185, 210 3210180 ☺+30 210 3210196 Ε-mail: efaath@culture.gr. Contact: Mrs Helen Banou. National Archaeological Museum This is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important museums in the world. Its rich collections present a panorama of ancient Greek civilization from prehistoric times to the period of Late Antiquity. 44, Patission St., 106 82 Athens ☻ +30 213 2144800, +30 213 2144890 ☺ +30 210 8213573, +30 210 8230800, Ε-mail: eam@culture.gr., website: www.namuseum.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou. Numismatic Museum The museum, unique of its kind in Greece and one of the most important internationally, relates the history of coinage from Antiquity to modern times.

2

12, Panepistimiou (Eleftheriou Venizelou) St., 106 71 Athens ☻ +30 210 3643774, 210 3612519, 210 3612190 ☺ +30 210 3635953 Ε-mail: epnom@culture.gr, website: www.nma.gr Contact: Mr George Kakavas. The New Acropolis Museum The museum hosts the exhibits of the old Acropolis Museum as well as the architectural sculptures of the Parthenon. 15, Dion. Areopagitou St., 117 42 Athens ☻ +30 210 9000900 ☺ +30 210 9241643 Ε-mail: info@theacropolismuseum.gr, website: www.theacropolismuseum.gr Contact: Mr. Demetrius Pantermalis. The Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum This museum is housed in a neoclassical mansion of the late 19th century, on the north slope of the Acropolis. It includes antiquities from various periods. The collection was donated to the Greek state by the Kanellopoulos family. 12, Theorias St. & Panos St., 105 55 Athens ☻ +30 210 3212313, 210 3318875, 210 3251509 ☺ +30 210 9239023 Ε-mail: efaath@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Helen Banou. N. P. Goulandris Foundation – Museum of Cycladic Art (private museum) Main Building, 4 Neophytou Douka St., 106 74 Athens ☻ +30 2107228321-3 ☺ +30 2107239382 Website: www.cycladic.gr. Contact: Mr Nikolaos Stampolidis The Benaki Museum (private museum) Main Building, at the junction of Vasilissis Sofias Av. & 1 Koumbari St., 106 74 Athens ☻ +30 2103671000 ☺ +30 2103671063 Website: www.benaki.gr. Contact: Mr Olivier Descotes Metro Stations Archaeological Exhibition at the Acropolis Metro Station Within the Acropolis Metro Station is a permanent exhibition displaying copies of the Parthenon sculptures, as well as finds (originals and copies) from the excavations at the Makriyiannis site. Archaeological Exhibition at the Evangelismos Metro Station A permanent exhibition featuring finds from the excavation north of Rizari Park. Archaeological Exhibition at the Monastiraki Metro Station Preserved in situ within the station is part of the remains of a housing area that used to extend north and south of the banks of the Iridanos river at this location. Archaeological Exhibition at the Panepistimio Metro Station A permanent exhibition featuring originals and copies of finds from the excavations at the junction of Gregoriou 5ou & Panepistimiou Streets, and at the junction of Panepistimiou and Amerikis Streets. Archaeological Exhibition at the Syntagma Metro Station A permanent exhibition featuring originals and copies of finds from the excavations at Syntagma, Zappeion and the National Gardens. Acharnes Archaeological Collection

3

The collection includes finds from the prehistoric to the Byzantine period, from the area of Acharnes and the neighboring districts. 76, Philadelphias St., 136 73 Acharnes ☻ +30 210 2466122 ☺ +30 210 2466122 Ε-mail: efaanat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou. Aegina Archaeological Museum of Aphaia The museum is situated within the archaeological site of Aphaia and hosts architectural remains from the two temples (Archaic and Classical) erected in honour of the goddess Aphaia-Athena, a local goddess worshipped in Aegina in Antiquity. 180 10 Aegina ☻ +30 22970 32398 ☺ +30 22970 32398 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Archaeological Museum of Kolona The museum is situated within the archaeological site of Kolona and hosts exhibits from the excavations conducted there, while focusing on the commercial activities of the inhabitants of ancient Aegina. There are also sculptures from the Archaic period. 180 10 Aegina ☻ +30 22970 22248, 22970 22637 ☺ +30 22970 22248 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Eleusis Archaeological Museum The museum presents the most important finds from the excavations at the pan-Hellenic Sanctuary of Demeter. Iera Odos, 192 00 Eleusina ☻ +30 210 5546019 ☺ +30 210 4180921 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Hydra Pavlos Koundouriotis Mansion This archontiko, or mansion, is an important example of Hydrian architecture of the 19th century, and today hosts an exhibition illustrating various aspects of Modern Greek history through the Collection of the Pavlos Koundouriotis family. Archontiko Pavlou Koundourioti, 180 40 Hydra ☻ +30 22980 52245 ☺ +30 22980 52245 E-mail: efadyat@yahoo.gr. Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Kifissia Archaeological Collection The Archaeological Collection of Kifissia houses exhibits dating from the Geometric to the Roman period and highlighting the archaeological profile of Kifissia and the modern-day northern suburbs of Athens. Under relocation. Ε-mail: efaath@culture.gr. Contact: Mrs Helen Banou. Kythera Archaeological Museum of Kythera The Museum is now closed, due to repair and re-exhibition works, but it is about to reopen soon. Chora Kythiron, 801 00 Kythera ☻ +30 27360 31739 ☺ +30 27360 31739 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr. Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki.

4

Coat of Arms Collection A permanent exhibition of coats of arms dating from the 17th to the 19th century is on show in the building of the old gunpowder magazine of the Kastro (Castle) of the Chora. Kastro Choras Kythiron, 801 00 Kythera ☻ +30 210 4590700☺ +30 210 4180921 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr. Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Collection of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Works of Art This is a permanent collection of wall paintings from one of the island’s ruined churches, St John at Potamos, as well as icons and liturgical vessels from the Holy Metropolis of Kythera. Naos tis Analipsis, Livadi, 801 00 Kythera ☻ +30 27360 31731 ☺ +30 210 4180921 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Lavrio Archaeological Museum This permanent exhibition presents finds from the excavations in the Lavrio region dating from the Neolithic to the Early Christian period. 1, Andrea Kordella St., 195 00 Lavrio ☻ +30 22920 22817 ☺ +30 22920 69019 Ε-mail: efaanat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou. Marathon Archaeological Museum The museum is close to the site of the burial mound of the Plataeans and the Middle-Helladic cemetery of Vranas, and includes important finds from both these burial grounds as well as the burial mound of the Athenians, a funerary monument in honour of those who fell in the battle against the Persians. 114, Plateon St., 190 07 Marathon ☻ +30 22940 55155 ☺ +30 22940 55155 Ε-mail: efaanat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou. Megara Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds brought to light by excavations in Megara and the surrounding region, dating from the 8th century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. 24, G. Menidiati St., 191 00 Megara ☻ +30 22960 22426 ☺ +30 22960 22426 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Piraeus Archaeological Museum The museum is devoted to the history of Piraeus, an important commercial center of the eastern Mediterranean and the naval base of Classical Athens. At the junction of Charilaou Trikoupi St. & Alkiviadou St., 185 36 Piraeus ☻ +30 210 4521598 ☺ +30 210 4518395 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Poros Archaeological Museum Exhibits from the region of Troizina dating from the Archaic to the early Byzantine period are on display in the house of Alexandros Koryzes, Prime Minister of Greece in 1941. Koryzi Square, 180 20 Poros ☻ +30 22980 23276 ☺ +30 22980 23276 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr

5

Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Salamis Archaeological Museum The museum presents the history of Salamis, from the Neolithic to the Early Christian period, through finds from all over the island. 42, Polychroni Lebessi St., 189 00 Salamina ☻ +30 210 4640759 ☺ +30 210 4653572 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Spata Archaeological Exhibition at the Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” A special area within the airport hosts finds from the excavations conducted during the course of construction of the new international airport. They illustrate the history and civilization that flourished in the Mesogeia region of Attica from 3000 B.C. to the 17th century A.D. Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”, 190 19 Spata ☻ +30 210 3216700, 210 3213122 ☺ +30 210 3240457 E-mail: efaanat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou. Spetses Museum of Spetses The Archontiko, or Mansion, of Hadjiyannis Mexis, an eminent Spetsiot and key player in the Greek War of Independence, houses artifacts of archaeological, historical and folklore interest, covering approximately 4,000 years of the island’s history. Archontiko Hadjiyanni Mexi, 180 50 Spetses ☻ +30 22980 72994 ☺ +30 22980 29518 E-mail: efadyat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stella Chryssoulaki. Vravrona (Brauron) Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds from the nearby sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia and the prehistoric settlement of Vravron, as well as a number of finds from the wider Mesogeia area of Attica. Vravrona Av., 190 03 Vravrona ☻ +30 22990 27020, 2299027340 ☺ +30 22990 27020 Ε-mail: efaanat@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Lazaridou.

2. Prefecture of Aitolo-Akarnania Archaeological Museum of Agrinio The exhibition includes finds from Neolithic times to the Roman period, originating from all over the prefecture of Aitolo-Akarnania, with the exception of the Thermo and Thyrreio regions, which each have a local museum. At the junction of Varnali St. & Diamandi St., 301 00 Agrinio ☻ +30 26410 27377 ☺ +30 26310 55653 E-mail: efaait@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou. Archaeological Museum of Thermo Housed in an early 20th-century building are finds from excavations at Thermo, a religious center of worship of the Aetolians and the headquarters of the Aitolian League. The Museum is now closed, due to repair and re-exhibition works, but it is about to reopen soon.

6

300 08 Thermo, Aitolo-Akarnania ☻ +30 26310 55654 ☺ +30 26310 55653 E-mail: efaait@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou. Archaeological Museum of Thyrreio The museum hosts finds from Thyrreio and the wider Thyrreio region, dating from the Archaic to the Roman period. 300 02 Thyrreio, Vonitsa ☻ +30 26430 71209 ☺ +30 26310 55653 E-mail: efaait@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou.

3. Prefecture of Boeotia Archaeological Museum of Thebes The museum has been recently renovated and houses exhibits from Thebes and the region of South Boeotia. The Museum is currently closed, due to repair and re-exhibition works, but it is about to reopen soon. 1, Ioannou Threpsiadou Str. ( Keramopoulos Sq), 322 00 Thebes ☻ +30 22620 27913,22620 23559 ☺ +30 22620-23559 E-mail: efavio@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alexandra Charami. Archaeological Museum of Chaironeia The museum houses exhibits from Chaironeia, Livadeia and Orchomenos, among which are finds from the tumulus of the Macedonians and the common tomb of the Thebans. Athens-Lamia Old National Road, 321 00 Chaironeia ☻ +30 22610 95270 ☺ +30 22610 95270 E-mail: efavio@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alexandra Charami. Archaeological Museum of Schimatari Housed in a stone building of the late 19th century are antiquities from the cemeteries and the acropolis of the ancient city of Tanagra. 38, Tanagra St., 320 09 Schimatari ☻ +30 22650 58220 ☺ +30 22620 23559 E-mail: efavio@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alexandra Charami. Archaeological Collection of Distomo The collection presents the history of Amvrosos, the ancient city of the Phokaians and the surrounding area, through finds dating from Mycenaean times to the early Christian period. 9, Daniel-Gavriel St., 320 05 Distomo ☻ +30 22670 22000 ☺ +30 22670 22000 E-mail: efavio@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alexandra Charami. Museum of the Monastery of Osios Loukas The monastery’s refectory hosts architectural sculptures and inscriptions from the monastery itself as well as from other monuments of the region. Steiri, 321 00 Livadeia ☻ +30 22670 22797 ☺ +30 22670 22797 E-mail: efavio@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alexandra Charami.

7

4. Prefecture of Euboea Archaeological Collection of Aidipsos The collection is housed in a hall of the Baths run by the National Tourism Organization. The finds, most of which are associated with curative waters and local cults in Antiquity, highlight the history of this ancient spa city. Loutra EOT, 343 00 Loutra, Aidipsos ☻ +30 22260 22991 ☺ +30 22210 25131 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Archaeological Museum of Eretria The museum’s exhibits cover the entire period of human presence in the area, from the Bronze Age to the Roman period. 1, Archaiou Theatrou St., 340 08 Eretria ☻ +30 22290 62206 ☺ +30 22290 66665 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Archaeological Museum of Karystos The Yokaleion Cultural Foundation hosts finds from southern Euboia, among which are some from the monumental Drakospita (Dragon’s houses). Yokaleion Cultural Foundation, East Coast, 340 01 Karystos ☻ +30 22240 29218, 22240 25661 ☺ +30 2224025661 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Archaeological Museum of Skyros The museum houses finds from several settlements on Skyros, dating from Prehistoric times up until the Roman period. Brooke Square, 340 07 Skyros ☻ +30 22220 91327 ☺ +30 22210 25131, 22210 76131 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Chalcis Archaeological Museum The exhibition, housed in a neoclassical building of the early 20th century, presents a brief history of Euboia through finds from all over the island, dating from prehistoric times to the Roman period. 13, El. Venizelou St., 341 00 Chalkida ☻ +30 22210 25131, 22210 76131 ☺ +30 22210 25131, 22210 76131 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Chalcis New Archaeological Museum ‘‘Arethousa’’ Work in progress. Only a part of the Mauseum’s collection is accessible to the public. 341 00 Chalkida ☻ +30 22210 25131, 22210 76131 ☺ +30 22210 25131, 22210 76131 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara. Emir Zade Mosque «Engravings Collection by Ioannis Karakostas» Exhibition The Collection is titled: “In Euboea… together with the European travelers (16th-19th century)”. Emir Zade Mosque, Pessondon Opliton sq., 341 00 Chalkida ☻ +30 22210 22402, 22210 94080 ☺ +30 22210 24130 E-mail: efaeuv@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara.

8

Sculpture Collection In the Karababa fortress, built by the Ottomans in 1684, architectural sculptural fragments from various monuments of the medieval period of Chalkis help to illustrate the region’s history. Karababa Fortress, Western Bastion, 341 00 Chalkida ☻ +30 22210 60967, 22210 24130 ☺ +30 2221024130 E-mail: efaeub@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pari Kalamara.

5. Prefecture of Phokis Archaeological Museum of Amphissa The museum, housed in one of the city’s few remaining early 20th-century buildings, hosts finds from the town of Amphissa as well as other settlements in the region, which cover the period from the Early Helladic to the Early Christian period. There is also an exhibition tracing the history of coins and the development of commerce from Antiquity to modern times. 331 00 Amphissa ☻ +30 22650 23344 ☺ +30 22650 23344 E-mail: efafok@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Athanasia Psalti. Archaeological Museum of Delphi The exhibition presents the religious, political and artistic activities of the Delphi sanctuary, home of the famous oracle of Antiquity. On display are the fine treasures, offered as tributes to the sanctuary by the ancient city-states. 330 54 Delphi ☻ +30 22650 82312/3, 22650 82346 ☺ +30 22650 82966 E-mail: efafok@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Athanasia Psalti. Archaeological Collection of Galaxidi In one of the halls of the Marine and Ethnological Museum of Galaxidi there are finds dating from the Early Helladic to the Roman period. They reflect the daily life, funerary customs, commerce and seafaring activities of this seaside settlement. 330 52 Galaxidi ☻ +30 22650 41558 ☺ +30 22650 82966 E-mail: efafok@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Athanasia Psalti. Archaeological Collection of Lidoriki The ancient Aitolian city of Kallipolis, or Kallion, which was flooded by the waters of the artificial lake of Mornos, is the subject of the exhibition, based on finds covering the period from the Geometric to Early Christian times. 330 53 Lidoriki ☻ +30 22660 22126 ☺ +30 22660 22126 E-mail: efafok@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Athanasia Psalti.

6. Prefecture of Phthiotis Archaeological Collection of Elateia Housed in an old primary school are finds from the wider Elateia region. 350 04 Elateia, Phthiotida ☻ +30 22340 29168 ☺ +30 22310 46106 E-mail: efafeu@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Euthymia Karantzali.

9

Archaeological Museum of Atalanti The museum houses finds from the province of Lokris, dating from Neolithic times to the Roman period. 21, V. Veliou St., 352 00 Atalanti ☻ +30 22330 23355, 22330 89210 ☺ +30 22330 23355 E-mail: efafeu@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Euthymia Karantzali. Archaeological Museum of Lamia Housed in the listed and restored barracks of the Kapodistrias’ period, there are finds from the prefecture of Phthiotis, dating from Neolithic times to the Roman period. Kastro Lamias, 351 00 Lamia ☻ +30 22310 29992, 22310 46106 ☺ +30 22310 46106 E-mail: efafeu@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Euthymia Karantzali. Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis The historic building of the “Kapodistrian” barracks of Ypati houses finds from various areas of Phthiotis, dating from the Early Christian to the Late Byzantine period. On display is also the numismatic collection of Constantine Kotsilis. 350 16 Ypati ☻ +30 22310 98079 ☺ +30 22310 98078 E-mail: efafeu@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Euthymia Karantzali.

10

B. PELOPONNESE

1. Prefecture of Achaia Archaeological Museum of Patra The museum is housed in a modern building near the north entrance of the city of Patra. The permanent exhibition includes objects from the Bronze Age to the late Roman period. 38-40New National Highway Patra-Athens, 264 42 Patra ☻+30 2613 616100, 2610 420645☺+30 2610 423386, Email: efaacha@culture.gr Website: www.patrasmuseum.gr Contact : Mrs Anastasia Koumoussi. Archaeological Museum of Aigio The museum is housed in a neoclassical building designed by Ernst Ziller. The exhibition includes objects from ancient Aigialeia, from the Neolithic to the Roman period. At the junction of Michalakopoulou St. & 3, Agiou Andreou St., 251 00 Aigio ☻ +30 26910 21517 ☺ +30 26910 61313 E-mail: efaacha@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Anastasia Koumoussi.

2. Prefecture of Arcadia Archaeological Collection of Megalopolis The collection includes finds from the most important public buildings of ancient Megalopolis, the history of which covers the Hellenistic and Roman periods. 9, Stathopoulou St., 222 00 Megalopolis ☻ +30 27550 23701 ☺ +30 27550 23701 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou. Archaeological Museum of Astros Housed in a traditional 19th-century building, the museum contains finds from Kynouria, mainly of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. The Museum is currently closed, due to repair works. Mesogeio Astros, 220 01 Kynouria ☻ +30 27550 23701 ☺ +30 27550 23701 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou. Archaeological Museum of Lykosoura The museum is located in the archaeological site of Lykosoura, and hosts finds from the most important sanctuaries of the city that Pausanias described as the most holy and ancient city of the Arcadians. Archaeological site of Lykosoura, 222 00 Arcadia ☻ +30 2710 225243 ☺ +30 2710 242227 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou. Pan-Arcadian Archaeological Museum of Tripolis Housed in a neoclassical building of the 19th century, the museum relates the history of Arcadia from Neolithic to Byzantine times. At the junction of Spiliopoulou St. & Evangelistrias St., 221 00 Tripolis☻ +30 27102 42148 ☺ +30 2710 242227 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou.

11

Archaeological Museum of Tegea The collection includes finds from the sanctuary of Athena Tegea. Alea, 220 12 Tegea ☻ +30 2710 556540 ☺ +30 2710 242227 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou. Archaeological Collection of Dimitsana Vivliothiki Dimitsanas, 220 07 Dimitsana ☻ +30 27550 23701 ☺ +30 27550 23701 E-mail: efaark@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anna-Vassiliki Karapanagiotou.

3. Prefecture of Argolis Archaeological Museum of Argos Housed in a listed and restored building dating to the times of Kapodistrias in the first half of the 19th century, the museum presents important finds attesting to the uninterrupted habitation of the city of Argos and the greater Argos region from 2000 B.C. to the 6th century A.D. At the junction of Vassilissis Olgas St. & Kallergi St., 212 00 Argos ☻ +30 27510 68819 ☺ +30 27510 69491 E-mail: efaarg@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alkistis Papademetriou. Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus Built within the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus, the museum houses numerous finds from the excavations at the sanctuary, which was the head Asklepieion of the ancient Greek world. 210 52 Epidaurus ☻ +30 27530 22009 ☺ +30 27530 22009 E-mail: efaarg@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alkistis Papademetriou. Archaeological Museum of Mycenae Built at the foot of the hill of Mycenae, the museum is devoted to the presentation of the Mycenaean civilization that flourished at this location. On display are the finds from the excavations on the Mycenaean acropolis. 212 00 Mycenae ☻ +30 27510 76802, 27510 76585 ☺ +30 27530 76801 E-mail: efaarg@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alkistis Papademetriou. Archaeological Museum of Nafplion The Archaeological Museum of Nafplion is the main museum for the Argolida region and houses representative finds from the principal sites of the prefecture. These finds cover a vast historical period ranging from Paleolithic to Roman times, and are related to the various smaller museums of the area. Syntagmatos Square, 211 00 Nafplion ☻ +30 27520 27502 ☺ +30 27520 24690 E-mail: efaarg@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alkistis Papademetriou. Byzantine Museum of Argolis Work in progress. The Museum is not yet open to the public. Stratones Kapodistria, 212 00 Argos ☻ +30 27510 68937, 27520 27502 ☺ +30 27520 24690 E-mail: efaarg@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Alkistis Papademetriou.

4. Prefecture of Corinthia Archaeological Museum of Corinth

12

The museum is devoted to the presentation of finds from the long-running excavations of the American School of Classical Studies in Corinth, this highly important city of Antiquity. 200 07 Ancient Corinth ☻ +30 27410 31207 ☺ +30 27410 31480 E-mail: efakor@culture.gr Contact: Mr. Konstantinos Kissas. Archaeological Museum of Isthmia The museum presents the history of the sanctuary of Isthmian Poseidon and the Pan-Hellenic games of the same name, as well as the importance of the ancient port of Kenchreai in the 4th century A.D. Kyra Vrisi, 201 00 Isthmia ☻ +30 27410 37244 ☺ +30 27410 37244 E-mail: efakor@culture.gr Contact: Mr Konstantinos Kissas. Archaeological Museum of Nemea The museum presents key finds from Nemea and the surrounding region. 205 00 Archaia Nemea ☻ +30 27460 22739 ☺ +30 27460 24303 E-mail: efakor@culture.gr Contact: Mr Konstantinos Kissas. Archaeological Museum of Sikyon The finds from the Sikyon region as well as other parts of Corinthia are housed in a bath complex dating to Roman times. Archaia Sikyona, 202 00 Vassiliko ☻ +30 27420 28900 ☺ +30 27420 28900 E-mail: efakor@culture.gr Contact: Mr Konstantinos Kissas.

5. Prefecture of Ileia Archaeological Museum of Ancient Elis The exhibition presents, in thematic units, aspects of daily life in ancient Elis, the city that was chiefly responsible for the organization of the Olympic Games in Antiquity. 273 00 Gastouni ☻ +30 26220 41501, 26220 41503 ☺ +30 26220 41501 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia. Archaeological Museum of Pyrgos The Museum opened in 2013 and is housed in a neo-classical building which was used as the Municipal Market in 1890’s.The museum presents important finds from the area of Ileia extending from the prehistoric to late byzantine period. Dimotiki Agora, 27 100 Pyrgos ☻+30 26210 20475 ☺ +30 2624022529 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia. Castle Museum of Chlemoutsi (Château Clermont) This thematic exhibition explores the period of Frankish rule in the Peloponnese, based on the finds of those times. It is housed in a period building. Archaeological site of Chlemoutsi Castle, 270 50 Kastro Ileias ☻ +30 26230 95920 ☺ +30 26230 95033 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia. Olympia Archaeological Museum

13

The museum exhibition includes the finds from the sanctuary of Altis, which date from the prehistoric period to the early Christian era. 270 65 Archaia Olympia ☻ +30 26240 22529, 26240 29119 ☺ +30 26240 22529 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia. Museum of the History of the Excavations of Olympia This is housed in the old Ephorion of Olympia. The exhibition presents the history of the excavations at ancient Olympia through a combination of texts and photographs. 270 65 Archaia Olympia ☻ +30 26240 22529, 26240 29127 ☺ +30 26240 22529 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia. Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity This museum is housed in the neoclassical Syngreion Building, a donation by Andreas Syngros. The exhibition includes finds from Olympia and other museums throughout Greece, which illustrate the history of the Games in Antiquity. Of interest are the innovative digital applications. 270 65 Archaia Olympia ☻ +30 26240 22529, 26240 29119 ☺ +30 26240 22529 E-mail: efahle@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Erofili Kollia.

6. Prefecture of Lakonia Archaeological Collection of Monemvasia Representative finds pertaining both to the public and private lives of the inhabitants of this Byzantine fortress city are presented in a historical building that incorporates many architectural phases (particularly from the periods of Venetian and Ottoman rule). The finds cover the period from the 6th to the 19th century A.D. Elkomenou Christou Square, Kastro Monemvasias, 230 70 Lakonia ☻ +30 27320 61403 ☺ +30 27320 61403 E-mail: efalak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Pantou. Archaeological Museum of Neapolis Voion The Museum is not yet open to the public, as the exhibition work is in progress. 230 53, Neapoli, Lakonia ☻ +30 27310 23315 ☺ +30 27310 21516 E-mail: efalak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Pantou. Archaeological Museum of Sparta The Archaeological Museum of Sparta, built in 1875, is the oldest provincial archaeological museum building in Greece and is today a listed building. It contains finds from across the general region of Sparta. 133, Konstantinou Palaiologou St., 231 00 Sparti ☻ +30 27310 23315 ☺ +30 27310 21516 E-mail: efalak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Pantou. Mani Museum Network: Pikoulakis Tower, Areopoli In the restored Pikoulakis residence, which is part of the Mani Museum Network, one can visit an archaeological exhibition on the religious beliefs and practices of the inhabitants of Mani.

14

Areopoli, 230 62 Lakonia ☻ +30 27330 29531 ☺ +30 27310 25363 E-mail: efalak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Pantou. Mystras Archaeological Museum The museum presents the relations between the Byzantine Empire and the Medieval West, as evidenced in the political, social and cultural life of the inhabitants of Mystras, and depicted in the art of this important late-Byzantine settlement. Archaeological site of Mystras, 231 00 Mystras ☻ +30 27310 83377 ☺ +30 27310 83377 E-mail: efalak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Pantou. Neolithic Museum of Diros The museum presents artifacts from the daily life, the funerary customs and the religious practices of the Neolithic community of the Alepotripa Cave of Diros. Diros Caves, 250 63 Laconia ☻ +30 27330 52233 ☺ +30 27330 54280 E-mail: eps@culture.gr Contact: Mr Andreas Darlas.

7. Prefecture of Messenia Archaeological Museum of Ancient Messene The exhibition includes finds from the excavations conducted by the Archaeological Society in ancient Messene. They highlight the character and history of the capital of this independent Messenian state (founded in 369 B.C.) and date from the 7th century B.C. to the 1st century A.D. 240 02 Archaia Messene ☻+30 27240 51201 ☺ +30 27240 51046 E-Mail: efames@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Militsi. Archaeological Museum of Chora The exhibition includes objects from the excavations at the Palace of Nestor and other important Mycenaean sites in Messenia Prefecture. 246 00 Chora, Messenia ☻ +30 27630 31358 ☺ +30 27630 29790 E-mail: efames@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Militsi. Archaeological Museum of Messenia The museum presents finds from various locations in Messenia highlighting its cultural profile. They cover the long period from prehistoric times to the Byzantine era. Palaia Demotiki Agora (Old Municipal Market), Benaki St. & Agiou Ioannou St., 241 00 Kalamata ☻ +30 27210 63100 ☺ +30 27210 63100 E-mail: efames@culture.gr Website: www.archmusmes.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Militsi. Mani Museum Network: Tower of Mourtzinoi, Kardamyli The second stage in the Mani Museum Network is housed in a tower of the late period of Ottoman rule in Greece. The exhibition is mostly based on text and photographs relating to Maniot settlements of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine era. Kardamyli, 240 22 Messenia ☻ +30 27210 73638 ☺ +30 27210 21372 E-mail: efames@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Militsi.

15

Pylos Antonopouleio Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds dating from the Middle Helladic period through to Roman times, from the wider region of Pylia. It is currently closed, due to re-exhibition works. Frourio Pylou, Stratonew Maizonos, 240 01 Pylos ☻ +30 27210 63100 ☺ +30 27210 26209 E-mail: efames@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Evaggelia Militsi. Exhibition of “Marine Archaeological Discoveries” An exhibition hosts finds from the excavations conducted by the Ephorate of Marine Antiquities at shipwrecks, ports and coastal settlements in the Pylos area. Frourio Pylou, Makriyiannis Bastion, 240 01 Pylos ☻ +30 27230 22898 ☺ +30 27230 22898 E-mail: eena@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Aggeliki Simosi. Exhibition “Sunken Travels, Human Explorations: Traces marking the seas of the Peloponnese” Frourio Pylou, Pasha Building, 240 01 Pylos ☻ +30 27230 22898 ☺ +30 27230 22898 E-mail: eena@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Aggeliki Simosi. The René Puaux Collection On display on the ground floor of a stone building is part of the collection of René Puaux, a Philhellene, with finds relating to the Greek War of Independence and especially the naval battle of Navarino (6th July 1827). Oikia Tsiklitira, 240 01 Pylos ☻ +30 27230 22898, 210 9221888, 210 9235105 ☺ +30 27230 22898, 210 9235707 E-mail: eena@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Aggeliki Simosi.

16

C. THESSALY

1. Prefecture of Karditsa Archaeological Museum of Karditsa The museum houses characteristic and very important finds from the whole prefecture, dating from the Paleolithic period to Late Antiquity. 2, Lachana St. & Tzela St., 431 00 Karditsa ☻ +30 24410 25217/9 ☺ +30 24410 25217 E-mail: efakar@culture.gr Contact: Mrs.Maria Vaiopoulou.

2. Prefecture of Larissa Diachronic Museum of Larissa (Archaeological & Byzantine) The museum hosts finds from Prehistoric times up until the Byzantine period, from the city as well as the wider Larissa region. Mezourlo 415 00 ☻ +30 Tel: 2413 508200/1 ☺ +30 2410 239927 E-mail: efalar@culture.gr Website: larisa.culture.gr Contact : Mrs Stavroula Sdrolia.

3. Prefecture of Magnesia Archaeological Museum of Almyros The museum exhibits include finds from the Almyros area evidencing human activity from Neolithic times to the Hellenistic period. 50, Athinon St., 371 00 Almyros ☻ +30 24220 21326 ☺ +30 24210 76496 E-mail: efamaga@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anthi Batziou-Eustathiou. Athanasakeio Archaeological Museum of Volos This is one of the oldest museums in the country and hosts exhibits from the whole of Thessaly dating from Paleolithic times to the Roman period. 1, Athanasaki St., 380 01 Volos ☻ +30 24210 25285, 24210 25349, 24210 76278 ☺ +30 2421076496 E-mail: efamaga@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anthi Batziou-Eustathiou.

4. Prefecture of Trikala Theopetra Cave, Documentation and Education Centre Vassiliki, 42 200 Kalambaka Trikala ☻ +30 24320 72196, 24320 72135 ☺ +30 210 9220322 E-mail: eps@culture.gr Contact: Mr Andreas Darlas.

17

D. EPIRUS

1. Prefecture of Arta Archaeological Museum of Arta The museum presents the remains of human activity in the region of Arta from the Paleolithic period to the 4th century A.D. Anonyme Demotiki Odos, Trigono, 471 00 Gefyra Artas ☻ +30 26810 21191, 26810 71700 ☺ +30 26810 21191, 26810 71700 E-mail: efaart@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Barbara Papadopoulou. Collection of Parigoritissa Church in Arta The collection includes byzantine and post-byzantine monuments. Church of Parigoritissa, 471 00 Arta ☻ +30 26810 24636/7 ☺ +30 26810 79821 E-mail: efaart@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Barbara Papadopoulou.

2. Prefecture of Ioannina Archaeological Museum of Ioannina The museum presents finds from settlements all over the region of Epiros. 6, 25th of March Square, 452 21 Ioannina ☻ +30 26510 01050 ☺ +30 26510 01052 E-mail: efaioa@culture.gr Website: www.amio.gr Contact: Mr Konstantinos Soueref. Byzantine Museum of Ioannina The museum is located in the acropolis of Ioannina castle. The exhibition includes finds from the excavations (sculpture, coins, ceramics) from early Christian years to the post-Byzantine period, as well as icons and relics from the 16th to the 19th century. The silverware collection is housed in an adjacent building. Kastro Ioanninon, 452 21 Ioannina ☻ +30 26510 25989, 26510 39580 ☺ +30 26510 39349 E-mail: efaioa@culture.gr Contact: Mr Konstantinos Soueref.

3. Prefecture of Preveza Archaeological Museum of Nikopolis The museum focuses on the finds from Nikopolis, a relatively short-lived city (from 31 B.C. to the 9-10th century A.D.), but a major center in the Late Antique period. 3rd km of the National Highway Preveza-Ioannina, 481 00 Nikopolis ☻ +30 26820 89892 ☺ +30 26820 89893 E-mail: efapre@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anthi Aggeli.

18

4. Prefecture of Thesprotia Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa The exhibition includes finds from the Paleolithic to the Byzantine period focusing on the most important settlements of the Thesprotia region, while highlighting different aspects of the public and private lives of their inhabitants as well as their funerary customs. 68, Kyprou St., 461 00 Igoumenitsa ☻ +30 26650 21417, 26650 28539 ☺ +30 26650 25133 E-mail: efathe@culture.gr, amig@culture.gr Contact: Mr Ioannis Chouliaras.

19

E. IONIAN ISLANDS

Corfu Andivouniotissa Byzantine Museum The exhibition includes icons from the church itself dedicated to the Most Holy Mother of God the Lady Andivouniotissa, and from other Corfiote churches, as well as church vessels and vestments, dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Arseniou St.. Mouragia 491 00 Corfu ☻ +30 26610 38313 ☺ +30 26610 47951 Ε-mail: efaker@culture.gr Website : www.antivouniotissamueseum.gr Contact: Mrs Diamanto Rigakou. Archaeological Museum The museum houses finds from Corfu and presents the island’s cultural profile in the world of Antiquity. 1, A. Vraila St., 491 00 Corfu ☻ +30 26610 30680 ☺ +30 26610 43492 Ε-mail: efaker@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Diamanto Rigakou. Byzantine Collection Sculptures, mosaics and other objects spanning the period from early Christian years to the Byzantine era on the island are on display in the southern hall of the Old Fortress Gate. Palaio Frourio (Old Fortress), 491 00 Corfu ☻ +30 26610 47914 ☺ +30 26610 47951 Ε-mail: efaker@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Diamanto Rigakou. Museum of Asian Art Housed in the palace of Sts Michael and George, this is the only museum in Greece dedicated exclusively to the art and antiquities of the Far East and India. Palaia Anaktora (Old Palace), 491 00 Corfu ☻ +30 26610 30443, 26610 20193 ☺ +30 26610 81932 Ε-mail: matk@culture.gr, Website: www.matk.gr Contact: Mrs Despina Zernioti. Museum of Palaeopolis (Mon Repos Estate) This museum is housed in the Mon Repos palace, a three-storey stately home of the Regency period (1828-1831). The exhibition includes finds from the Palaeopolis region, dating from Archaic to Roman times, as well as objects relating to the building and its history during the 19th century. Mon Repos Estate, Palaeopolis, 491 00 Corfu ☻ +30 26610 41369 ☺ +30 26610 43492 Ε-mail: efaker@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Diamanto Rigakou.

Ithaki Archaeological Museum of Vathi The museum houses mainly finds from the southern part of the island, dating from the Mycenaean period to Roman times. Vathi, 283 00 Ithaki ☻ +30 26740 32200 ☺ +30 26740 32200 Ε-mail: efakef@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou.

20

Stavros Archaeological Collection The exhibition includes finds from northern Ithaki dating from the Early Bronze Age to Roman times. Stavros, 283 00 Ithaki ☻ +30 26740 23955 ☺ +30 26740 31305 Ε-mail: efakef@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou.

Kephalonia Archaeological Museum of Argostoli The exhibition includes finds from all over the island dating from the Paleolithic period to late Roman times. The Museum is currently closed, due to building problems. R. Vergoti St., 281 00 Argostoli, Kephalonia ☻ +30 26710 28300, 26710 27546 ☺ +30 26710 28349 Ε-mail: efakef@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou. Archaeological Collection of Sami Work in progress, the Collection is not yet accessible to the public. 280 80 Sami, Kephalonia ☻ +30 26710 27546 ☺ +30 26710 28349 Ε-mail: efakef@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olympia Vikatou.

Lefkada Archaeological Museum The island’s development is presented through finds dating from the middle Paleolithic period to the late Roman period. A. Sikelianou St. & N. Svoronou St., 311 00 Lefkada ☻ +30 26450 21635 ☺ +30 26450 21635 Ε-mail: lefaait@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Olympia Vikatou.

Zakynthos Byzantine Museum The museum contains sculpture from the Hellenistic period to post-Byzantine times, as well as icons, frescoes, and paintings in the Ionian Island style. 3, Solomou Square, 291 00 Zakynthos ☻ +30 26950 42714 ☺ +30 26950 29931 Ε-mail: efazak@culture.gr Contact: Mrs. Christina Merkouri.

21

F. MACEDONIA

1. Prefecture of Chalkidiki Archaeological Museum of Polygyros The museum contains characteristic finds from the whole prefecture, from prehistoric times to the Roman period. 1 Archaiologikou Mouseiou St., 631 00 Polygyros ☻ +30 2371022148 ☺ +30 2371021330 Ε-mail: efachagor@culture.gr Contact: Mr Ioannis Kanonides. Tower of Ouranoupolis One of the best preserved towers of Chalkidiki (14th century) hosts an exhibition of Byzantine antiquities originating from northeast Chalkidiki and Mount Athos. 630 75 Ouranoupolis ☻ +30 2377071651, 2310285163 ☺ +30 2310251892 Ε-mail: efachagor@culture.gr Contact: Mr Ioannis Kanonides.

2. Prefecture of Drama Archaeological Museum of Drama The museum hosts finds that trace the history of the city of Drama and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the modern era. 2 Patriarchou Dionysiou St., 661 00 Drama ☻ +30 2521031365 ☺ +30 2521031365 Ε-mail: efadra@culture.gr Contact: Mr Efstratios Papadopoulos.

3. Prefecture of Florina Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds from the greater Florina region, covering the long chronological period from Neolithic to Byzantine times. 8 Sidirodromikou Stathmou St., 531 00 Florina ☻ +30 2385028206 ☺ +30 2385028231 Ε-mail: efaflo@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Christina Ziota. Byzantine Collection of Aghios Germanos of Prespa Lakes The collection presents the byzantine and post byzantine history of the Prespes Lakes region. ☻ +302385028206 ☺ +302385028231 Email: efaflo@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Christina Ziota.

22

4. Prefecture of Imathia Veroia Archaeological Museum The museum houses the archaeological treasures of the city of Veroia and the whole prefecture (with the exception of Vergina) from Neolithic times to the late Roman period. 47 Anixeos str., 591 00 Veroia ☻ +30 2331024972 ☺ +30 2331071725 Ε-mail: efahma@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Ageliki Kotaridi. Byzantine Museum The museum presents different facets of Byzantine and post-Byzantine civilization, which flourished in Veroia and central and western Macedonia. 26 Thomaidou St., 591 00 Veroia ☻ +30 2331025847 ☺ +30 2331076100 Ε-mail: efahma@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Ageliki Kotaridou. Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aiges (Vergina) This is an underground building, in the form of an earth mound, which encloses and protects the royal tombs of Aiges, their frescoes and incomparable finds. Archaeological site of Vergina, 590 31 Vergina☻ +30 2331092347 ☺ +30 2331092347 Ε-mail: efahma@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Ageliki Kotaridou. Polycentric Museum of Aigai Archaeological site of Vergina, 590 31 Vergina☻ +30 2331029737 ☺ +30 2331092347 Ε-mail: efahma@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Ageliki Kotaridou.

5. Prefecture of Kavala Archaeological Museum of Kavala The museum presents finds from a number of settlements of the wider region of Kavala and eastern Macedonia dating from Neolithic times to the Roman period. The museum’s new wing focuses on the development of Neapolis (modern day Kavala) through time. 17 Erythrou Stavrou St., 651 10 Kavala ☻ +30 2510222335, 2510228660 ☺ +30 2510620753 Ε-mail: efakav@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stavroula Dadaki. Archaeological Museum of Philippoi The museum presents finds from the city of Philippoi and the surrounding area, from prehistoric times to the late 14th century A.D. 640 03 Krinides ☻ +30 2510516251, 2510516470 ☺ +30 2510620753 Ε-mail: efakav@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stavroula Dadaki. Archaeological Museum of Thasos The exhibition highlights the island’s history from prehistoric times until the Byzantine period. Special emphasis is placed on the presentation of daily life in the ancient city of Thasos.

23

Limenas, 640 04 Thasos ☻ +30 2593022180 ☺ +30 2593058131 Ε-mail: efakav@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Stavroula Dadaki.

6. Prefecture of Kastoria Archaeological Collection from the Neolithic Lake Settlement of Dispilio The collection contains finds brought to light during the recent excavations at the lake settlement, as well as groups of stone tools from earlier excavations. 520 57 Dispilio ☻ +30 2467085332 ☺ +30 2467089147 Ε-mail: efakas@culture.gr Contact: Mr Andromachi Screta. Byzantine Museum of Kastoria The museum presents a fraction of a major collection of portable icons from the Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches of Kastoria. Dexamenis Square, 521 00 Kastoria ☻ +30 2467026781 ☺ +30 2467022325 Ε-mail: efakas@culture.gr Contact: Mr Andromachi Screta. Archaeological Museum of Argos Orestiko The Museum hosts finds from the area of Argos Orestiko, arranged in four units 9 El Venizelou str., 52200 Argos Orestiko ☻ +302467044616 ☺ +30 2467044421 Ε-mail: efakas@culture.gr Contact: Mr Andromachi Screta.

7. Prefecture of Kilkis Archaeological Museum of Kilkis The museum presents finds from prehistoric and historic times from various archaeological sites in the prefecture. At the junction of Regokou St. & Outskouni St., 611 00 Kilkis ☻ +30 2341022477 ☺ +30 2341075394 Ε-mail: efakil@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Eleni Kotzampopoulou.

8. Prefecture of Kozani Archaeological Museum of Aiani The exhibition relates the historical development of the ancient city of Aiani and the surrounding area from prehistoric to Roman times. The museum also contains finds that have come to light in the course of public works all over the prefecture. 500 04 Aiani ☻ +30 2461098800-1 ☺ +30 2461098800-1 Ε-mail: efakoz@culture.gr Website : www.mouseioaianis.gr Contact : Mrs Areti Chondrogianni–Metoki. Archaeological Collection of Kozani

24

The collection, housed in a neoclassical building, consists of finds from the whole prefecture of Kozani, dating from the Neolithic to the roman times 8 Dimokratias str., 50100, Kozani, ☻ +30 2461026210,+30 2461035887 ☺ +30 24610-26210 Ε-mail: efakoz@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Areti Chondrogianni – Metoki.

9. Prefecture of Pella Archaeological Museum of Pella The museum is situated within the archaeological site of Pella and hosts finds from the ancient city, including the famous mosaics from its rich mansions. There are also finds from prehistoric settlements and cemeteries of the greater Pella region. The finds cover the period from Neolithic times until the Roman era. 580 05 Pella ☻ +30 2382032963, 2382032730 ☺ +30 2382033092 E-mail: efapel@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Elissavet Tsigarida.

10. Prefecture of Pieria Archaeological Museum of Dion The museum houses finds from the excavations at the archaeological site of Dion (the city, necropolis and sanctuaries). 601 00 Dion ☻ +30 2351053206 ☺ +30 2351045057 Ε-mail: efapie@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Eleni Papastavrou. Visitable Museum Warehouse 600 66 Makrigialos Pierias ☻ +30 2351047883 ☺ +30 2351047884 Ε-mail: efapie@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Eleni Papastavrou.

11. Prefecture of Serres Serres Archaeological Collection of the Old Metropolis of Serres In a small annex of the Byzantine church of the Saints Theodoroi (the Old Metropolis of Serres) and in the courtyard there is a display of sculptures and inscriptions from the Metropolis itself and the city of Serres. Church of the Saints Theodoroi, 19 Ionos Dragoumi St., 621 00 Serres ☻ +30 2321056205 ☺ +30 2321064015 Ε-mail: efaser@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pinelopi Malama. Archaeological Museum Housed in a 15th-century Ottoman building (the Bezesteni), the museum hosts antiquities from the whole prefecture (with the exception of Amphipolis), covering a vast chronological period from prehistoric to Byzantine times. Eleftherias Square, 621 00 Serres ☻ +30 2321022257 ☺ +30 2321022257

25

Ε-mail: efaser@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pinelopi Malama. Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis The exhibition explores the historic development of Amphipolis and the surrounding area through finds that date from the Neolithic to the Byzantine period. 620 41 Amphipolis ☻ +30 2322032474 ☺+30 2322020778 Ε-mail: efaser@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Pinelopi Malama.

12. Prefecture of Thessaloniki Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum The exhibitions hosted by the museum highlight facets of the civilization that flourished in Macedonia, especially in the wider region of Thessaloniki, from prehistoric times to the period of Late Antiquity. 6 M. Andronikou St., 546 21 Thessaloniki ☻ +30 2313 310201, 2313 319236 ☺ +30 2310861306 Ε-mail: amth@culture.gr Website: www.amth.gr Contact: Mrs Polyxene Veleni. Museum of Byzantine Culture The museum presents the art and aspects of daily life in Byzantium, using archaeological finds dating from the 3rd to the 19th century from all over northern Greece and especially the city of Thessaloniki. 2 Stratou Av., 540 13 Thessaloniki ☻ +30 2313306400 ☺ +30 2313306402 Ε-mail: mbp@culture.gr Website: www.mbp.gr Contact: Mrs Agathonike Tsilipakou. The Crypt of St. Demetrios The crypt of the basilica of St. Demetrios, a major monument from the early Christian period, hosts an exhibition dedicated to the worship of the saint and the history of the church dedicated to the patron saint of Thessaloniki. Church of St. Demetrios, 546 33 Thessaloniki ☻ +30 2310270591 Ε-mail: efapoth@culture.gr Contact: Mr Stamatis Chrondrogiannis. White Tower This is perhaps the most famous landmark of the city of Thessaloniki. It hosts an exhibition that relates the city’s history from its foundation in 315 B.C. until 1922 A.D., the year a great wave of immigrants from Asia Minor arrived in the city. The exhibition makes extensive use of multimedia applications. Access for the disabled: On the ground floor there is a virtual exhibition of the entire Tower. Lefkos Pyrgos (White Tower), 542 61 Thessaloniki ☻ +30 2310267832 ☺ +30 2310838597 Ε-mail: mbp@culture.gr Website: www.lpth.gr Contact: Mrs Agathonike Tsilipakou. Museum of Roman Agora The museum is housed in a modern underground building constructed for that purpose at the west part of the site. It is depicting the history of the Salonika Roman Agora through the

26

excavation finds revealed from 1962 until 1999, as well as excavation matters of the monument. Archaias Agoras sq. 54631, Salonika ☻ +30 2310221266 ☺ +30 2310221266 Ε-mail: efapoth@culture.gr Contact: Mr Stamatis Chrondrogiannis.

27

G. THRACE

1. Prefecture of Evros Archaeological Museum of Palaeopolis, Samothrace The exhibition presents finds from the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and the necropolis, covering the centuries from the Geometric to the Roman period. Palaeopolis, 680 02 Samothraki ☻ +30 2551041474 ☺ +30 2551041474 E-mail: efaevr@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Chrysoula Karadima. Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho 683 00 Didymoteicho ☻ +30 2551026103 ☺ +30 2551026785 E-mail: efaevr@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Chrysoula Karadima. Archaeological Museum of Alexandroupolis 681 00 Alexandroupolis ☻ +30 2551026103 ☺ +30 2551026785 E-mail: efaevr@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Chrysoula Karadima.

2. Prefecture of Xanthi

Archaeological Museum of Avdera The exhibition presents the daily life of the inhabitants of ancient Avdera, covering a vast period from the 7th century B.C. to the 13th century A.D. 670 61 Avdera ☻ +30 2541051003 ☺ +30 2541051783 E-mail: efaksa@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Konstantina Kallinzti.

3. Prefecture of Rodopi

Archaeological Museum of Komotini On show are representative finds from the most important coastal settlements of Thrace, covering the period from Neolithic times to the Byzantine era. 4 A. Symeonidis St., 691 00 Komotini ☻ +30 2531022411 ☺ +30 2531021517 E-mail: efarod@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Chrysoula Karadima. Permanent Exhibition “Maronia and Ismaros from the prehistoric to the modern times” The renovated mansion hosts a thematic exhibition articulated in five different units Tavaniotis Mansion, 69100 Maronia, ☻ +30 2531022411 ☺ +30 2531021517 E-mail: efarod@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Chrysoula Karadima.

28

H. ISLANDS OF THE AEGEAN

1. Prefecture of Chios Archaeological Collection of Volissos The collection is housed in a traditional, three-storey building of 1863 (the former Belegri mansion), a typical example of 19th-century architecture. The exhibition tells the story of the production and trading of the famous Chiot wine during Antiquity, presenting Chiot amphorae, copies of coins and photographic material. Volissos, 812 03 Chios ☻ +30 2274022020 ☺ +30 2274022020 Ε-mail: efachi@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olga Vassi. Archaeological Museum The museum houses finds from all over the island, dating from the Neolithic to the Roman period. 10 Mihalon St., 821 00 Chios ☻ +30 2271044239, 2271044650 ☺ +30 2271044650 Ε-mail: efachi@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olga Vassi. Byzantine Museum The museum, housed in an Ottoman mosque of the late 19th century, hosts sculpture from Early Christian times to the period of Ottoman rule, as well as post-Byzantine wall-paintings and icons. Vounakiou Square, 821 00 Chios ☻ +30 2271026866 ☺ +30 2271044739 Ε-mail: efachi@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olga Vassi. Giustiniani Palazzo A 15th-century building, possibly associated with the palazzo of the Genoese commander of the island or part of the Chancery, hosts temporary art exhibitions and archaeological remains from the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods from various settlements around the island. Kastro Chiou, 821 00 Chios ☻ +30 2271022819 ☺ +30 2271044739 Ε-mail: efachi@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olga Vassi. Museum Collection of Nea Moni The Nea Moni monastic complex was founded in the mid 11th century as an imperial donation. An old two-storey monastic cell hosts post-Byzantine icons, silverware, and religious and folk embroideries. The monastery’s katholikon (the main church) is decorated with mosaics of great artistic value, while in the monastery’s refectory visitors can admire the elaborately sculpted marble table of the 11th century. Nea Moni, 821 00 Chios ☻ +30 2271079370 ☺ +30 2271044739 Ε-mail: efachi@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Olga Vassi.

29

2. Prefecture of Lesvos Lesvos Archaeological Collection of Nape The collection is housed in a stone building, such as those used as schools. It includes five Aeolian capitals of the Archaic period, fragments of columns, and everyday utensils and cooking ware, agricultural tools, traditional costumes and furniture from the Early Modern period. 811 02 Nape, Lesvos ☻ +30 2253031237 ☺ +30 2251020745 Ε-mail: efales@culture.gr Contact: Mr Pavlos Trantafyllidis. New Archaeological Museum of Mytilene The museum presents the political, economic, religious and daily life of the inhabitants of Lesvos island, from the 4th century B.C. to the 3rd century A.D. 8th November St., 811 00 Mytilene, Lesvos ☻ +30 2251040223 ☺ +30 2251044913 Ε-mail: efales@culture.gr Contact: Mr Pavlos Trantafyllidis. Old Archaeological Museum of Mytilene The museum tells the story of Lesvos from the 10th century B.C. to the Late Roman period (4th century A.D.). 7 Argyri Eftalioti St., 811 00 Mytilene, Lesvos ☻ +30 2251028032 ☺ +30 2251020745 Ε-mail: efales@culture.gr Contact: Mr Pavlos Trantafyllidis. Archaeological Collection of Eressos 811 05 Skala Eressou, Lesvos ☻ +30 2253053037 ☺ +30 2253053037 Ε-mail: efales@culture.gr Contact: Mr Pavlos Trantafyllidis. Lemnos Archaeological Museum The museum, housed in a three-storey neoclassical building of the 19th century, presents the history and development of Lemnos from the Early Bronze Age through to the Roman period. Romeikos Yialos, Myrina, 814 00 Lemnos ☻ +30 2254022990 ☺ +30 2254022637 Ε-mail: efales@culture.gr Contact: Mr Pavlos Trantafyllidis.

3. Prefecture of Samos Archaeological Museum of Pythagoreio The newly constructed museum building contains an exhibition of finds from Pythagoreio, the location of the ancient city of Samos. Pythagoreio, 831 03 Samos ☻ +30 2273062811, 2273062813 ☺ +30 2273061370 Ε-mail: efasam@culture.gr Contact: Mr Panayiotis Chadjidakis. Archaeological Museum of Vathi The old wing of the museum houses finds from the Heraion of Samos, while the new wing hosts a collection of sculptures from the Archaic period.

30

831 00 Samos ☻ +30 2273027469 ☺ +30 2273027469 Ε-mail: efasam@culture.gr Contact: Mr Panayiotis Chadjidakis. Museum Collection of Logothetis Tower The Collection, housed inside a medieval tower, consists of finds from excavations held within the castle of Pythagoreio, as well as from other byzantine sites of the island Pythagoreio 837103, Samos, ☻ +30 2273062408 ☺ +30 2273027385 Ε-mail: efasam@culture.gr Contact: Mr Panayiotis Chadjidakis. Ikaria Archaeological Collection of Agios Kirykos On show are finds from excavations from all over the island. 833 00 Agios Kirykos, Ikaria ☻ +30 2275024001 ☺ +30 2275024001 E-mail: efasam@culture.gr Contact: Mr Panayiotis Chadjidakis. Archaeological Collection of Kambos The collection includes finds such as vessels, statues and statuettes, sarcophagi, burial gifts, and architectural fragments from Kambos, Nas, Arethousa, Christos Rachon, Proespera, Fradato and other areas of the island. 833 02 Kambos, Ikaria ☻ +30 2275032935 ☺ +30 2275032935 E-mail: efasam@culture.gr Contact: Mr Panayiotis Chadjidakis.

4. Prefecture of Cyclades Amorgos Archaeological Collection A traditional, historic building of the Venetian period hosts finds from the Late Neolithic to the Late Roman period. 840 08 Amorgos ☻ +30 2285029279 ☺ +30 2285029279 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Anafi Archaeological Collection The collection consists mainly of stone artifacts dating from the Roman period (31 B.C.-4th century A.D.), which make up a small part of the island’s finds. 840 09 Anafi ☻ +30 2286061329 ☺ +30 2103215897 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Andros Archaeological Museum The exhibition includes finds from the Geometric settlement of Zagora, sculpture from the Archaic to the Roman period, inscriptions and sculpture from the Byzantine period. 845 00 Andros ☻ +30 2282023664 ☺ +30 2282023664 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis.

31

Archaeological Museum of Palaeopolis The museum contains finds from the ancient city of Palaeopolis, including sculpture, inscriptions and coins. Palaeopolis, 845 00 Andros ☻ +30 2282041985 ☺ +30 2282041985 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Delos Archaeological Museum The museum houses sculpture and reliefs found on Delos, as well as pottery from Prehistoric to late Hellenistic times. 846 00 Delos ☻ +30 2289022259 ☺ +30 2289023413 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Ios Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds of the Cycladic civilization, originating mainly from Skarkos settlement and dating from the Cycladic to the Roman period. 840 01 Ios ☻ +30 2286091246 ☺ +30 2286091594 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Kea Archaeological Museum The museum hosts finds from various locations on the island, dating from the Late Neolithic to the Roman period. Ioulida, 840 02 Kea ☻ +30 2288022079 ☺ +30 2288022079 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Kimolos Archaeological Museum The Archaeological Museum houses finds from the excavations at Ellinika, dating from the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic period. 840 04 Kimolos ☻ +30 2287051291 ☺ +30 2287051719 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis Milos Archaeological Museum The museum contains finds from the prehistoric settlement of Phylakope, as well as relief and free-standing sculptures dating from the Archaic to the Late Roman period. Plaka, 848 00 Milos ☻ +30 2287021620 ☺ +30 2287021620 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Mykonos Archaeological Museum The exhibition is comprised almost exclusively of finds from the cemetery of the neighboring island of Rhenia dating from the 3rd millennium to the 1st century B.C. 846 00 Mykonos ☻ +30 2289022325 ☺ +30 2289022325 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Naxos

32

Archaeological Collection of Glezos Tower The exhibition presents wall paintings that have been detached from Byzantine churches of the island, sculpture, icons and various minor art objects. Pyrgos Glezou, Chora, 843 00 Naxos ☻ +30 2285022725 ☺ +30 2285022725 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Archaeological Collection of Hyria The collection includes finds from the sanctuary at Hyria, which was dedicated to Dionysus. Hyria, 843 00 Naxos ☻ +30 2285042325 ☺ +30 2285042325 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Archaeological Collection of Sangri The exhibition includes finds from the temple of Demeter, which date from the 8th to the 3rd century B.C., as well as architectural remains from the Byzantine basilica. Naos Dimitras, Sangri, 843 00 Naxos☻ +30 2285032591 ☺ +30 2285032591 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Archaeological Museum of Apeiranthos This museum contains a rich collection of finds, including a fascinating collection of rock paintings and statuettes of the Protocycladic phase of the island’s history. Apeiranthos, 843 00 Naxos ☻ +30 2285061725, 2285029221 ☺ +30 2285061725 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Archaeological Museum of Naxos Housed in a historical building of the period of Frankish rule, the museum contains finds from many archaeological sites around the island (Grotta, Sangri, Panormos, et al.) covering the long period from the end of the 4th millennium B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. Chora, 843 00 Naxos ☻ +30 2285022725, 2285024150 ☺ +30 2285022725 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Paros Archaeological Museum The collections include finds dating from the Neolithic to the Roman period. Paroikia, 844 00 Paros ☻ +30 2284021231 ☺ +30 2284021231 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Serifos Archaeological Collection The exhibition contains mainly sculpture from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. 840 05 Serifos ☻ +30 2281052611 ☺ +30 2281052611 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Sifnos Archaeological Museum The museum hosts sculptures, ceramics and coins from the various excavations carried out on the island. The finds date from the Geometric to the Roman period. Kastro, 840 03 Sifnos ☻ +30 2284031022 ☺ +30 2284031022 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis.

33

Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection The exhibition consists of Byzantine and post-Byzantine objects from the Vrysi Monastery, including manuscripts, icons and religious vestments. Moni Vrysis, 840 03 Sifnos ☻ +30 2284031937, 2103218075 ☺ +30 2103313448 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Syros Archaeological Museum The museum, housed in the City Hall of Ermoupoli, contains prehistoric remains from the fortified settlement of Kastrion and the cemetery of Chalandriane, as well as exhibits from the historic period of the ancient city of Syros. Ermoupoli, 841 00 Syros ☻ +30 2281088487 ☺ +30 2281079131 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Thera (Santorini) Archaeological Museum On show are pieces of sculpture and inscriptions from Roman times, and ceramics and clay idols from the Geometric to the Hellenistic period found at the site of ancient Thera and the cemeteries on the slopes of Sellada. 847 00 Thira ☻ +30 2286022217 ☺ +30 2286022217 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Collection of Icons and Ecclesiastical Artifacts of Pyrgos This collection includes works of the post-Byzantine period (mainly 17th-18th century) from churches in the Pyrgos district of the island. Syllogi Agias Triadas, Thera, 847 00 Thera ☻ +30 2286031812 ☺ +30 2103313448 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Museum of Prehistoric Thera This museum houses the wall paintings and other finds from Akrotiri, the urban centre of the island at the time of its heyday in the 17th century B.C. Fira, 847 00 Thera ☻ +30 2286023217 ☺ +30 2286023217 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis. Tinos Archaeological Museum The museum contains Geometric and Archaic pottery from the Thesmophorion of Xobourgo, Hellenistic and Roman busts, and ceramics from the Geometric to the Roman period. Megalochari Av., 842 00 Tinos ☻ +30 2283022670 ☺ +30 2283022670 E-mail: efakyk@culture.gr Contact: Mr Dimitris Athanasoulis.

34

5. Prefecture of Dodecanese Astypalaia Archaeological Museum The museum houses finds from sanctuaries and other archaeological sites of Astypalaia. Pera Yialos, 859 00 Astypalaia ☻ +30 2243061500 ☺ +30 2243061500 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Kalymnos Archaeological Museum The exhibition presents the age long civilization which flourished on the island, from the 5th millenium B.C. up until the capture of the island from the Ottomans in 1523. Pothia, 852 00 Kalymnos ☻ +30 2243023113 ☺ +30 2243023113 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Kastron Collection The collection includes objects pertaining to the everyday life of the inhabitants in the middle-Byzantine period, icons and frescoes. Chora, 852 00 Kalymnos ☻ +30 2243023113 ☺ +30 2243023113 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Vouvali Mansion The three-storey mansion owned by the Vouvalis family, was built in the mid 19th century. In three of its eighteen rooms (study, dining room, drawing room) one can admire some of the original furniture. Pothia, 852 00 Kalymnos ☻ +30 2243023113 ☺ +30 2243023113 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Karpathos Archaeological Museum Housed in a listed and restored building (the Eparcheion), it is one of the few remaining examples of Italian architecture on the island from the interwar period. The exhibition presents the island’s history through archaeological finds with the assistance of multimedia applications. Pigadia (Eparcheio), 857 00 Karpathos ☻ +30 2245023441 ☺ +30 2245023441 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Kassos Archaeological Collection The collection includes finds from the prehistoric era up until the late Roman period, as well as objects relating to the island’s more recent history. The exhibition ends with a recreation of a typical Kassiot home. Fry, 858 00 Kassos ☻ +30 2245041204 ☺ +30 2245041204 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou.

35

Kastellorizo Archaeological Museum The museum, which is housed in part of the medieval fortress of St Nicholas, includes the archaeological, Byzantine and folk collections, and aims at presenting the island’s history through time. 851 11 Kastellorizo ☻ +30 2246049283 ☺ +30 2241021954 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Historical Collection The collection is housed in the Ottoman mosque and includes old documents, photographs as well as artefacts (furniture, costumes, arms, architectural remains) relating to the everyday life on the island from the 19th century up until 1943. 851 11 Kastellorizo ☻ +30 2246070620 ☺ +30 2246070620 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Kos Archaeological Museum The museum, which is housed in a traditional building dating to the period of Italian rule (1935), hosts a permanent collection of sculptures and mosaics from all over Kos, dating from the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Archaiologikou Mouseiou Ko Square, 853 00 Kos ☻ +30 2242028326, 2242024776 ☺ +30 2242024776 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Asklepieion Epigraphic Collection The collection hosts the inscriptions from the arcaheological site of the Asklepieion. ☻ +30 22410 43791, 2241043792 ☺ +30 2241043790 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Maria Michailidou. Leros Archaeological Museum The museum, which is housed in a historic traditional building dating back to 1882, hosts archaeological finds relating to the legendary and historical past of the island, from prehistoric times to the post-Byzantine period. Agia Marina, 854 00 Leros ☻ +30 2247024775 ☺ +30 2247024775 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Nisyros Archaeological Museum The museum is housed in a newly constructed building donated by the Yannidis brothers. The exhibition includes finds from archaeological sites and monuments around the island dating from the 4th millennium B.C. to the post-Byzantine period. 853 03 Mandraki, Nisyros ☻ +30 2242031588 ☺ +30 2242031588 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou.

36

Patmos Nikolaides Mansion A stately building of the 17th-18th century hosts an exhibition based on archaeological finds accompanied by explanatory texts and photographs presenting the island’s history from prehistoric times to the early modern era. Chora, 855 00 Patmos ☻ +30 2247032709 ☺ +30 2247032709 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Agathonisi Archaeological Museum 850 03 Agathonisi ☻ +30 2241365200 ☺ +30 2241021954 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Maria Michailidou. Rhodes Medieval City Archaeological Exhibition “Marine Archaeological Finds of the Dodecanese” This exhibition examines Mediterranean maritime trade from 2200 B.C. to the 14th century A.D. through the presentation of amphorae that were used for the transport of commercial goods found in the numerous shipwrecks of the Mediterranean basin. Ephorate for Marine Antiquities, Odos Ippoton, 851 00 Rhodes ☻ +30 2241074675 ☺ +30 2109235707 Ε-mail: eena@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Aggeliki Simosi. Archaeological Museum The museum is housed in the building that once served as the Knights’ Hospital in the medieval city. The exhibition includes important finds from prehistoric and historical times highlighting the history of Rhodes. Megalou Alexandrou Square, 851 00 Rhodes ☻ +30 2241365200 ☺ +30 2241030688 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Church of Our Lady of the Castle This three-aisled Gothic basilica in the medieval city of Rhodes contains a series of frescoes, and frequently hosts temporary exhibitions. Megalou Alexandrou Square, 851 00 Rhodes ☻ +30 2241365200 ☺ +30 2241021954 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Decorative Collection The collection, housed in a three-aisled vaulted hall that once served as the armory of the Knights of St. John in the medieval city of Rhodes, includes finds dating from the 17th to the early 20th century. Argyrokastrou Square, 851 00 Rhodes ☻ +30 2241365200 ☺ +30 2241021954 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Palace of the Grand Master Two exhibitions relate the history of the city of Rhodes, from its foundation (408 B.C.) until its capture by the Ottomans (1522 A.D.). Odos Ippoton, 851 00 Rhodes ☻ +30 2241365200 ☺ +30 2241021954 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr

37

Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou. Symi Archaeological Museum The museum is housed in a 19th century mansion and includes archaeological, Byzantine and folk art collections. Chora, 856 00 Symi ☻ +30 2246071114 ☺ +30 2246071114 Ε-mail: efadod@culture.gr Contact : Mrs Maria Michailidou.

38

I. CRETE

1. Prefecture of Chania Chania Archaeological Museum The museum, housed in the main church of the Venetian monastery of St Francis, offers a historic overview of the cultural history of the prefecture of Chania, from Neolithic times until the period of Roman rule. 28 Chalidon St., 731 00 Chania ☻ +30 2821090334 ☺ +30 2821044418 E-mail: efacha@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Eleni Papadopoulou. Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection The collection, through a selection of archaeological finds from all over the prefecture, seeks to show the historical and cultural character of the region during the Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. 78 Theotokopoulou St., 731 00 Chania ☻ +30 2821096046 ☺ +30 2821096046 E-mail: efacha@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Eleni Papadopoulou. Archaeological Museum of Kissamos The museum, housed in a Venetian-Turkish monument of the city, provides a historical panorama of the region from Prehistoric times until the Late Antique period. Strategou Tzanakaki Square, 734 00 Kissamos Chanion ☻ +30 2822083308 ☺ +30 2821044418 E-mail: efacha@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Eleni Papadopoulou. Archaeological Museum of Chania 731 33 Chalepa Chanion ☻ +30 281044418 ☺ +30 2821044418 E-mail: efacha@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Eleni Papadopoulou.

2. Prefecture of Iraklio Archaeological Collection of Archanes The collection contains finds from the Minoan period, particularly ceramics and small objects from the excavations at Archanes. Archanes, 712 02 Iraklio ☻ +30 2810752712 ☺ +30 2810343574 Ε-mail: efahra@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Vassiliki Sythiakaki. Archaeological Museum of Iraklio This is the principal museum dedicated to the Minoan civilization and one of the most important museums in Europe. Its collections include great works of art from the Minoan and historical periods. At the junction of Xanthoudidou St. & Chatzidaki St., 712 02 Iraklio ☻ +30 2810279000 ☺ +30 2810279071 E-mail: amh@culture.gr Contact: Mr Stella Mandalaki.

39

Archaeological Museum of Messara ☻ +30 2810288394 ☺ +30 2810288484 Ε-mail: efahra@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Vassiliki Sythiakaki. 2. Prefecture of Lassithi Archaeological Collection of Ierapetra The collection is housed in a building constructed during the period of Ottoman rule. It includes important finds from prehistoric and historical times. 2 Kostoula Andrianou St., 722 00 Ierapetra ☻ +30 2842028721 ☺ +30 2842028721 E-mail: efalas@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Cryssa Sofianou. Archaeological Collection of Neapolis The collection includes finds from Elounda, Ellinika and Driros, dating from the Late Minoan to the Hellenistic period, as well as finds brought to the collection by the public. 721 00 Neapolis, Lassithi ☻ +30 2841022462 ☺ +30 2841025115 E-mail: efalas@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Cryssa Sofianou. Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos The museum exhibition includes finds from eastern Crete, dating from the Neolithic period to the Late Roman years. Of special interest are the finds from the excavations at the Minoan palace of Malia. 74 Konstantinou Palaiologou St., 721 00 Agios Nikolaos ☻ +30 2841024943 ☺ +30 2841022462 E-mail: efalas@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Cryssa Sofianou. Archaeological Museum of Siteia The collection comprises unique works of art by the Minoans, such as the gold and ivory statuette from the Minoan city of Palaikastro and the rich finds from the Minoan palace at Kato Zakros. Siteia–Piskokephalos National Road, 723 00 Siteia ☻ +30 2843023917 ☺ +30 2843023917 E-mail: efalas@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Cryssa Sofianou.

4. Prefecture of Rethymno Archaeological Museum of Rethymno The museum, which is housed in the pentagon fortress outside the eastern gate of the Fortezza, presents finds from the Neolithic period to Roman times, from excavations from all over the prefecture. Terma Cheimaras, Fortezza, 741 00 Rethymno ☻ +30 2831054668 ☺ +30 2831029975 Ε-mail: efareth@culture.gr Contact: Mrs Anastasia Tzigounaki.