Archaeological Museum of Aigio

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Aigio is housed in the building of the old Municipal Market, built in 1890 and attributed to the German architect Ernst Ziller, although there is no written evidence for this. It is a building with a large central courtyard, which was flanked by the market’s shops. From 1983 it was granted to the Ministry of Culture to found the museum, which was inaugurated in 1994.

After the earthquake of 1995 the building and part of the finds were damaged, and the museum reopened in 1999 after repairs. Today cultural events are also held in the courtyard.

The galleries present finds from the excavations in Aigio and in the other ancient cities of Aigialeia, such as Helike, Aigeira, Keryneia, Rhypes and Pellene, which together with the cities of western Achaea formed the Achaean League. The exhibition covers the Neolithic, Mycenaean and Geometric periods up to the Roman era. One of the most important exhibits is the marble statue of Zeus Aigiochos.

Highlights

• The marble statue of Zeus Aigiochos
• The Roman copy of the Little Herakleiotissa in the courtyard
• Finds from the Neolithic to the Roman period in Aigialeia
• Geometric krater and gold jewellery
• Historic building of the Municipal Market from 1890

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Αιγίου – Six galleries with a chronological presentation of finds from the town of Aigio and the ancient cities of Aigialeia, with pottery, figurines, jewellery and sculpture, including the statue of Zeus Aigiochos.

Founded

1994

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αχαΐας

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the centre of Aigio, at the end of Kleomenous Oikonomou Street, and can also be reached from the coastal road. It is a 6-minute walk from the port and 10 minutes from Plateia Psila Alonia.

Amenities & dining

Toilets are available on site.

Events & venue rental

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