Archaeology Museums in Greece
Archaeological museums and sites across Greece – from Minoan Crete and the Mycenaean age to classical antiquity in Athens, Delphi and Olympia and the Macedonia of the royal tombs of Aigai.
South Aegean (51)
Attica (40)
Peloponnese (32)
Central Macedonia (27)
Crete (27)
Central Greece (21)
North Aegean (20)
Western Greece (17)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (13)
Epirus (10)
Ionian Islands (9)
Thessaly (9)
Western Macedonia (8)
Archaeology Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 284 archaeology museums in Greece, spread across 13 regions and 220 towns and cities. Most of them are in South Aegean (51), Attica (40), and Peloponnese (32).
At the city level, Athens (14), Thessaloniki (8), and Corfu (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
28 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
96 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 12 offer dedicated programs for families, and 47 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Greece
The best-known archaeology museums in Greece
Acropolis of AthensArchaeology · Athens- Archaeological Site of KnossosArchaeology · Knossos
- PellaArchaeology · Pella
- Dafni MonasteryHistory · Chaidari
National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
OlympieionArchaeology · Athens- Archaeological Site of PhaistosArchaeology · Phaistos
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
Acropolis MuseumArchaeology · Athens
Archaeology museums in Greece with free admission
- Dafni MonasteryHistory · Chaidari
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
- Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse)History · Thessaloniki
Archaeological Museum of NaxosArchaeology · Naxos
Archaeological Museum of SerresArchaeology · Serres
Vathy Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Vathy
Archaeological Collection of DispilioArchaeology · Dispilio- Archaeological Museum of LykosouraArchaeology · Lykosoura
Crypt of the Basilica of Agios DimitriosArchaeology · Thessaloniki- Acropolis of Ancient SpartaArchaeology · Sparta
Archaeology museums in Greece with programs for families
- National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiArchaeology · Thessaloniki
Numismatic MuseumArchaeology · Athens
Archaeological Museum of AianiArchaeology · Aiani
Archaeological Museum of VeroiaArchaeology · Veroia- Archaeological Museum of PatrasArchaeology · Patras
Archaeological Collection of KozaniArchaeology · Kozani
Archaeological Museum of ThasosArchaeology · Thasos
Archaeological Museum of NicopolisArchaeology · Preveza- Archaeological Museum of IgoumenitsaArchaeology · Igoumenitsa
Wheelchair-accessible archaeology museums in Greece
- National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- OlympieionArchaeology · Athens
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
Hadrian’s LibraryArchaeology · Athens- Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiArchaeology · Thessaloniki
Heraklion Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Heraklion- Numismatic MuseumArchaeology · Athens
Roman Agora of AthensArchaeology · Athens
Archaeological Museum of OlympiaArchaeology · Archaia Olympia
Archaeological Site and Museum of KerameikosArchaeology · Athens
Archaeology museums in Greece with the highest published visitor numbers
- Acropolis MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- National Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Athens
- Heraklion Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Heraklion
Archaeological Site and Museum of DelphiArchaeology · Delphi- Archaeological Museum of OlympiaArchaeology · Archaia Olympia
Archaeological Museum of ParosArchaeology · Paroikia
Epigraphic MuseumArchaeology · Athens
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 284 archaeology museums in Greece across 220 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Acropolis of Athens, Archaeological Site of Knossos, Pella, Dafni Monastery, and National Archaeological Museum.
Which archaeology museums in Greece offer free admission?
28 museums are free to visit – for example Dafni Monastery, Stageira, Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse), and Archaeological Museum of Naxos.
Which archaeology museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 246 are open, such as Acropolis of Athens, Archaeological Site of Knossos, and Pella.
Which archaeology museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
96 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including National Archaeological Museum, Olympieion, and Heraion of Samos. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €30. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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