Archaeological Site and Museum of Delos
Delos, sacred island of Apollo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an ancient sanctuary, houses with mosaics and a museum with one of the most important collections of sculptures.
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About the museum
Delos is a tiny island of the Cyclades, about five kilometres long. According to myth, Leto gave birth there to Apollo and Artemis, and the island developed into a sacred centre and a refuge for peoples from across the Mediterranean. After being declared a free port by the Romans, Delos became a powerful trading centre where the cults of Greek and foreign gods coexisted. The archaeological site includes the sanctuary of Apollo, the Avenue of the Lions, the theatre and private houses with famous mosaics, such as the House of Dionysos, and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1990.
The Museum of Delos was built in 1904 at the expense of the Archaeological Society at Athens. The original building had five rooms on the western side, to which further rooms were added in 1931 and 1972.
Today the display occupies nine rooms. In six of them are displayed the sculptures and reliefs found on Delos, one of the finest collections in the world, while the remaining rooms house vessels from the prehistoric to the late Hellenistic period and small objects from the private houses. The original Lions of Delos are kept in the museum, while copies stand on the Avenue of the Lions.
Highlights
- Sanctuary of Apollo and the Avenue of the Lions
- Mosaics of the House of Dionysos and the House of the Dolphins
- Ancient theatre of Delos
- Original lions in the museum
- Collection of sculptures and grave statues from the 7th to the 1st century BC
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Μουσείου Δήλου – Sculptures, reliefs, grave statues, vessels, figurines, jewellery and mosaics from Delos are displayed in nine rooms.
- Founded
- 1904
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €20 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10EU citizens over 65 and students from non-EU countries, upon presentation of ID |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities of 67% and above and one companion, with a disability certificate. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents of universities in the EU, with a student ID. |
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.
The ticket is valid for the archaeological site and the archaeological museum. It does not include the ship ticket from Mykonos or from another island.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has wide ramps and an accessible toilet. Guide dogs and therapy animals are admitted upon presentation of the relevant documents. The archaeological site is open-air and uneven.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Delos is reached only by ship, for example from Mykonos, a journey of about one hour.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Automatic water vending machines operate at the port and in the museum. Swimming is not permitted on the beaches of Delos.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
