Archaeological Museum of Corfu
Archaeological museum with finds from ancient Corfu, from prehistory to the Roman period, and with the pediment of the Temple of Artemis.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Corfu has been housed since 1967 in a two-storey modern building in Garitsa. It holds antiquities from the ancient city of Corfu and from the rest of the island. From 2012 to 2016 extensive restoration work was carried out on the building complex and the collections were re-displayed with a modern museological approach.
The exhibition is laid out on two levels. On the ground floor, finds from prehistory are presented, from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age, many of which are on display for the first time, as well as the foundation of the ancient city at the end of the 8th century BC, during the period of colonisation. On the upper floor visitors can follow the course of Corfu from the 7th century BC to the 4th century AD, with finds from the agora, the harbours, the sanctuaries, the houses, the workshops and the cemetery of the ancient city, as well as from other sites on the island.
The most important exhibits include the pediment of the Temple of Artemis, on which the goddess is depicted as a Gorgon, funerary monuments of the same period such as the ‘Lion of Menekrates’, and inscribed monuments such as the grave stele of Arniadas.
Highlights
- Pediment of the Temple of Artemis with the Gorgon
- Lion of Menekrates
- Grave stele of Arniadas
- Prehistoric finds from the Palaeolithic to the Bronze Age
- Exhibition on two levels with six thematic sections
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση: Η αρχαία Κέρκυρα από την προϊστορία έως τη ρωμαϊκή εποχή – Finds from the ancient city and the island, from the Palaeolithic period to the 4th century AD, on two levels and with thematic sections on daily life, worship and the economy.
- Founded
- 1962
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κέρκυρας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 (from 1 October to 31 May), accompanying parents and teachers on school visits |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 from EU countries and for children up to 18 from non-EU countries. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and their companions have free admission upon presenting the necessary documents. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
The former combined ticket for the museums and archaeological sites of Corfu is no longer valid.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has ramps for wheelchairs, a lift and a specially adapted toilet. For visitors with visual impairments there are exhibits to touch, with corresponding Braille labels.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
City bus line 2 towards Kanoni, with a stop close to the museum.
The museum is in the city centre of Corfu, about 10 minutes on foot from Spianada.
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- Wi-Fi
WiFi is available in the museum.
Events & venue rental
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