Archaeological Collection of Distomo
The collection in Distomo presents finds from ancient eastern Phocis, from the Mycenaean to the early Christian period.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Collection of Distomo was founded in 1994 to gather and display the finds that came to light from the excavations of ancient eastern Phocis. It is housed in the listed building of the town's former primary school, which was inaugurated in 1901 by Ioasaf Kastritis, abbot of the Monastery of Hosios Loukas, and in 1987 was transferred by the Municipality of Distomo to the Ministry of Culture.
Distomo lies on the site of the ancient Phocian city of Ambrossos. The collection includes finds from Ambrossos, Medeon, Karakolithos, Antikyra and Boulis and covers the period from the Mycenaean to the early Christian times. In the vestibule grave stelae of the Classical and Hellenistic periods are displayed; in the first gallery, finds from the excavations at Distomo and Antikyra; and in the second gallery, the pottery of the area, mainly vessels, which shows the development of ceramic art from the Mycenaean to the Roman times.
Highlights
- Grave stelae of the Classical and Hellenistic periods
- Pottery from the Mycenaean to the Roman period
- Finds from Ambrossos, Antikyra and Medeon
- Listed former primary school building
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση της Αρχαιολογικής Συλλογής Διστόμου – Grave stelae in the vestibule, finds from the excavations at Distomo and Antikyra in the first gallery, and pottery from the Mycenaean to the Roman period in the second.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Βοιωτίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from the EU; accompanying teachers of school groups from countries outside the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years from EU countries and for children up to 18 years from non-EU countries, upon presentation of identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for citizens of Greece and the EU over 65, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for persons with disabilities and one companion (when the disability is 67% or more). |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Other categories of visitors are also entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Distomo is about 2 hours by car from Athens.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum organises educational visits for pupils. |
