Archaeological Museum of Dion
The museum in the shadow of Olympus displays finds from the sacred centre of the Macedonians, with statues, funerary finds and the oldest known hydraulis.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Dion is located on the south side of the modern settlement, 500 metres from the entrance to the archaeological park. The present building was erected in 1983 and houses finds that come mainly from the excavations of Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians at the foot of Olympus.
The halls are organised in sections according to the place of discovery: the urban centre and public buildings of the city, the sanctuaries and the necropolis. On the upper floor, characteristic finds from the slopes and summits of Olympus, ancient Pydna, Ryakia and Ritini are displayed.
On the ground floor are important statues, such as those of Dionysus, Isis and Aphrodite Ypolympidia, as well as finds from Macedonian tombs. A special exhibit is the hydraulis (water organ), the first instrument of its kind found in Greece and the oldest ever found anywhere in the world.
Highlights
- Hydraulis, the oldest known instrument of its kind
- Statues of Dionysus, Isis and Aphrodite Ypolympidia
- Finds from the necropolis and Macedonian tombs
- Finds from Olympus, Pydna, Ryakia and Ritini
- Votive and funerary monuments, coins and architectural elements
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Δίου – Finds from the city, the sanctuaries and the necropolis of Dion, as well as from other sites in Pieria, with statues, votive offerings, coins and the hydraulis.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Πιερίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5reduced ticket (50%): citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU (from 1 October to 31 May), parents accompanying primary school visits from the EU and the EEA, teachers accompanying visits from countries outside the EU |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 from the EU and for children up to 18 from non-EU countries, with ID card or passport. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% or more). |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March
Free admission is granted, upon presentation of the relevant documents, among others to young people up to 25 from the EU, children up to 18 from non-EU countries, people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% or more), unemployed people, large families, ICOM members and guides.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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, a lift and accessible toilets.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο
Katerini urban transport, line 3, getting off at the “Archaeological Museum” stop.
By car
Parking available
The museum is 5 minutes on foot from the centre of the settlement of Dion and about 20 minutes by car from Katerini.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Shop at the museum; WiFi is available for visitors.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers educational programmes. Tickets are also available online. |
