Archaeological Museum of Astros

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Astros is housed in a 19th-century building that was erected as the school building of the Karytsiotis School. The Second National Assembly of Astros was held in its courtyard in 1823. The building was handed over by the Municipality of Astros to the Ephorate of Antiquities and, after repairs and conservation, was converted in 1985 into the museum of Kynouria by the ephor of antiquities Th. Spyropoulos.

The large courtyard has been laid out as an archaeological park and exhibition space. The collections include architectural elements from the mansion of Herodes Atticus at the site called “Eva” in Dolianoi, ceramics mainly from cemeteries of the Hellenistic period, small finds and coins from various areas of Kynouria, and inscriptions.

The museum is currently closed to the public.

Highlights

• Architectural elements from the mansion of Herodes Atticus at Eva in Dolianoi
• Hellenistic ceramics from cemeteries of Kynouria
• Coins and inscriptions from Kynouria
• Historic Karytsiotis School building with an outdoor archaeological park

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Άστρους – Finds from the Roman mansion of Herodes Atticus at Eva and from other sites in Kynouria, with ceramics, coins and inscriptions.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αρκαδίας

Admission & discounts

The museum ticket costs €5; the museum is currently closed.

Accessibility

The museum is currently closed to the public.

Kids & families

The museum is currently closed to the public.

Getting there & parking

The museum is currently closed to the public.

Amenities & dining

The museum is currently closed to the public.

Events & venue rental

The museum is currently closed to the public.