Archaeological Museum of Chalkis
Archaeological museum in a listed neoclassical building in Chalkida, with finds from the Palaeolithic period to the late Roman period.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Chalkida is housed in a listed neoclassical building from the early 20th century, designed by the architect Alexandros Lykakis. The collection presents monuments mainly from Chalkida and its surroundings, with references also to the wider island of Euboea. Most exhibits come from excavations by the Archaeological Service, while some were acquired through private donations, the most important being the bequest of the private collection of the lawyer and politician Alexandros Oikonomou.
The display is arranged chronologically in three galleries on the ground floor and traces the history of Chalkida from the Middle Palaeolithic period, around 100,000 years ago, to the late Roman period, the 4th century AD. In the courtyard of the museum, stone objects from historical times are displayed, documenting the long and uninterrupted history of Chalkida and Euboea.
Highlights
- Listed neoclassical building by Alexandros Lykakis
- Exhibition from the Middle Palaeolithic to the late Roman period
- Bequest of the Alexandros Oikonomou collection
- Stone objects in the courtyard
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Χαλκίδας – Finds from Chalkida and Euboea in three ground-floor galleries, from the Middle Palaeolithic to the late Roman period, and stone objects in the courtyard.
- Founded
- 1902
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ευβοίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3 |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Urban bus, stop “Ethniki Trapeza” on Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou.
The museum is about 7 minutes on foot from the Old Bridge over the Euripus and 10 minutes from Chalkida railway station.
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- Museum shop
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