Archaeological Museum of Limnos
Museum in a neoclassical building in Myrina with finds from Poliochni, Myrina, Koukonisi and Kabeirion, in a new display from 2025.
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About the museum
The museum building was constructed at the end of the 19th century, in the Ottoman period, and housed the Ottoman administration building. It has two storeys with restrained neoclassical features. The idea of founding an archaeological museum there was first discussed in 1930. In 1939 the building was sold to the Pallimnian school fund on condition that it be donated to the state, and the first exhibition was housed there in 1961. In 1991 it was re-exhibited.
The strong earthquake of May 2014 caused serious damage to the building and to the exhibits on the second floor. A restoration and modernisation programme followed, with new display cases, access for people with disabilities and modern audiovisual media, financed by the Regional Operational Programme of the North Aegean. The new permanent exhibition was inaugurated in August 2025. It houses finds from Poliochni and Myrina, Koukonisi, Kabeirion and Ouriakos, private donations and a notable collection of sculptures. The first floor presents prehistory, with the settlement of Poliochni, and the second floor the historical periods. The archaic terracotta figurines of Sirens and Sphinxes are well known.
Highlights
- Finds from Poliochni, one of the earliest settlements in Europe
- Archaic terracotta figurines of Sirens and Sphinxes
- Finds from Kabeirion and Hephaistia
- Collection of sculptures and inscriptions
- Neoclassical building of the 19th century
Permanent exhibition
- Νέα μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Λήμνου – Finds from Poliochni, Myrina, Koukonisi, Kabeirion and Ouriakos on two floors: prehistory and historical periods.
- Founded
- 1961
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Beneficiaries under the joint ministerial decision 117624/2024 (Government Gazette 1968/B/29-3-2024), including EU citizens over 65 from 1 October to 31 May, accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from the EU and the EEA, and accompanying teachers on school visits from countries outside the EU. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every first Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March
The reduced ticket for citizens over 65 does not apply from 1 June to 30 September.
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 a ramp, a lift, Braille signs, tactile materials and a toilet for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is near the port of Myrina and can be reached on foot or by car. The airport is about 30 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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