Archaeological Museum of Chora

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Chora was founded in 1969 by the Archaeological Service, under the responsibility of the then Ephorate of Antiquities of Olympia. It is located in Chora in Triphylia and presents, among other things, finds from the Palace of Nestor at Ano Englianos.

Its collections include vessels and small objects of the Middle Helladic and Mycenaean periods from sites such as Peristeria, Routsi, Volimidia and Tragana, as well as movable finds from the Palace of Nestor. The material comes from excavations at the palace, but also at important settlements and cemeteries of Mycenaean Messenia.

The museum building is being upgraded; during the works the museum operates with restrictions, and from 1 January 2027 it will remain closed.

Highlights

• Finds from the Palace of Nestor at Ano Englianos
• Mycenaean vessels from Peristeria, Routsi and Volimidia
• One of the most complete collections of Mycenaean art in Greece

Permanent exhibition

• Μυκηναϊκή τέχνη και το Ανάκτορο του Νέστορος – Vessels, small objects and movable finds from the Palace of Nestor and from the Mycenaean settlements and cemeteries of Messenia.

Founded

1969

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Μεσσηνίας

Admission & discounts

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

Free admission and reduced tickets are granted to special categories of visitors, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 site has a ramp and toilets for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Chora, in the municipality of Pylos–Nestor.

Amenities & dining

There is a car park.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.