Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth
The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with the Temple of Apollo and the museum from 1932, with one shared ticket.
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About the museum
Corinth was one of the wealthiest trading centres of the ancient world, thanks to its position on the Isthmus. Around the Temple of Apollo, dating from 560 BC, and the theatre, the city’s political and religious life was organised, while large parts of it have been uncovered by excavations that began in 1896 and continue to this day. The archaeological site lies in the shadow of Acrocorinth, the fortified acropolis of the ancient and medieval city.
The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth was built in 1932 by the American School of Classical Studies, which conducts the excavations. It lies inside the archaeological site and has been almost entirely renovated. It presents prehistoric collections, finds from the Asklepieion and objects from the Geometric period to the Byzantine period.
Highlights of the exhibition include the twin kouroi from ancient Tenea, an outstanding example of Archaic sculpture. The ticket is valid for both the archaeological site and the museum.
Highlights
- Temple of Apollo, 560 BC
- Twin kouroi from ancient Tenea
- Prehistoric collections and finds from the Asklepieion
- Theatre and public buildings of the ancient city
- View of Acrocorinth
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Αρχαίας Κορίνθου – Prehistoric collections, finds from the Asklepieion and objects from the Geometric to the Byzantine period, with the twin kouroi from Tenea.
- Founded
- 1932
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κορινθίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8Reduced ticket (50%): citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU (from 1 October to 31 May), parents accompanying primary school visits from the EU and the EEA, teachers accompanying visits from non-EU countries. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 from the EU and for children up to 18 from non-EU countries, upon presentation of an ID card or passport. |
| Seniors | €8Reduced ticket for citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% or more). |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March
Free admission, upon presentation of the relevant documents, is available to, among others, young people up to 25 from the EU, children up to 18 from non-EU countries, people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% or more), unemployed people, large families, ICOM members and guides.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 a ramp, a lift and accessible toilets.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By KTEL intercity bus from Corinth (about 20 minutes).
By car
Parking available
The site is about 10 minutes by car from Corinth and 5 minutes on foot from the village of Ancient Corinth.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Refreshment kiosk and museum shop; WiFi is available for visitors.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers educational programmes. |
