Archaeological Museum of Isthmia
The museum in the sanctuary of Isthmian Poseidon presents finds from Isthmia and the harbour of Kenchreai, with glass inlays from the temple of Isis as its highlight.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Isthmia is located in the sanctuary of Isthmian Poseidon, near the Corinth Canal. It was built in 1970 to designs by the architect Pavlos Mylonas and opened to the public in 1978. The area flourished in antiquity because of its strategic position on the Isthmus.
The collections include finds from the sanctuary of Poseidon and from the sanctuary of Palaimon, from the Hellenistic settlement of Rachi and from the ancient harbour of Kenchreai. Finds are also presented from the Mycenaean cemeteries of the area, from the Roman baths and from the Justinianic Wall.
The most important exhibit is the set of glass inlays from the temple of Isis at Kenchreai, an early form of the much later art of stained glass.
Highlights
- Glass inlays from the temple of Isis at Kenchreai
- Finds from the sanctuaries of Poseidon and Palaimon
- Finds from the ancient harbour of Kenchreai
- Archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Poseidon and the Roman baths
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Ισθμίας – Finds from the sanctuary of Poseidon, the sanctuary of Palaimon, the settlement of Rachi and the harbour of Kenchreai, with the glass inlays from the temple of Isis as the highlight.
- Founded
- 1978
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κορινθίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Citizens of the European Union over 65 from 1 October to 31 May, upon presentation of an identity card or passport; accompanying parents and teachers on school educational visits, and other categories specified by the Ministry of Culture. |
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.
A single ticket covers the archaeological museum and the archaeological site of Isthmia, which includes the Sanctuary of Poseidon. Free admission and reduced tickets are available to specific categories of visitors, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 archaeological museum is fully accessible to persons with disabilities, while the archaeological site is partially accessible; there is a ramp and toilets for persons with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By intercity bus (KTEL), 20 minutes from Corinth.
By car
Parking available
On foot: the museum is within the village of Isthmia. By car it is 10 minutes from Corinth, via the Athens–Corinth national road, Epidavros exit, onto Epidavrou Avenue.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Wi-Fi
On site there are WiFi, toilets and a car park.
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. |
