Archaeological Collection of Atalanti

About the museum

The Archaeological Collection of Atalanti, of the town identified with ancient Opous, is housed in the old Gymnasium of Atalanti, a building listed as a protected monument. It displays finds from excavations in eastern Lokris and in northeastern ancient Phocis, covering the period from the Neolithic to the Roman era.

Among the finds is the torso of a Roman general, as well as a limestone (poros) funerary statue from the grave monuments and sarcophagi of the eastern cemetery of ancient Opous, which is the only one of its kind in the collection. The museum also includes fragments of Cycladic figurines and “frying-pan-shaped” vessels, which testify to the region’s special relations with the Aegean islands.

Highlights

• Torso of a Roman general from the eastern cemetery of Opous
• Fragments of Cycladic figurines
• Finds from Lokris and northeastern Phocis
• Housed in a protected building, the old Gymnasium

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση της Αρχαιολογικής Συλλογής Αταλάντης – Finds from excavations in eastern Lokris and northeastern Phocis, from the Neolithic to the Roman period.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Φθιώτιδας και Ευρυτανίας

Admission & discounts

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.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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 a ramp and a toilet for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Atalanti is about 50 minutes from Lamia and 2 hours from Athens.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Events & venue rental

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