Archaeological Museum of Eretria

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Eretria was founded in 1962, and the present form of the permanent exhibition has been operating since 1991. It presents finds from the city of Eretria, the wider area, Amarynthos and Lefkandi.

Sculptures and inscriptions of the 4th century BC are displayed in the vestibule. The first hall contains finds from the prehistoric settlement and cemeteries of Xirokampos, the cemetery of Toumba and prehistoric Eretria, Amarynthos and Magoula. A notable exhibit is the terracotta figurine of a centaur from Lefkandi, one of the oldest depictions of a mythical creature in Greek art. Finds from Geometric Eretria are also shown, from the cemetery of the Heroon at the West Gate, from the sanctuary of Apollo Daphnephoros and from Archaic cemeteries.

In the second hall the western pediment of the Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros (520 BC) dominates, with the composition of Theseus and the Amazon queen Antiope, an outstanding example of Archaic sculpture attributed to the Athenian sculptor Antenor. Coins, objects from Classical and Hellenistic houses, Panathenaic amphorae, finds from local cults and objects from tombs, such as the “Tomb of the Erotes”, are also on display. In the courtyard there are funerary monuments, inscriptions, architectural members, a ceramic kiln and mosaic floors.

Highlights

• West pediment of the Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros with Theseus and Antiope
• Terracotta centaur from Lefkandi
• Objects from the “Tomb of the Erotes”
• Panathenaic amphorae and coins
• Courtyard with funerary monuments and mosaic floors

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Ερέτριας – Finds from Eretria, Amarynthos and Lefkandi, from prehistory to the Roman period, with the pediment of the Temple of Apollo Daphnephoros as the highlight.

Founded

1960

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ευβοίας

Admission & discounts

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.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is about 5 minutes on foot from the centre of Eretria and 8 minutes from the port. By car from Chalkida the journey takes about 20 minutes.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum has a shop and a car park.

Events & venue rental

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