Archaeological Museum of Marathon

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Marathon was inaugurated in 1975 in Vrana and houses finds from the wider area of the Tetrapolis of Marathon. The exhibition is spread over five halls and a covered courtyard.

The visitor follows the history of settlement from the Neolithic period (6th to 4th millennium BC) through the Bronze Age to the historical period. The visitable archaeological sites belonging to the Bronze Age include the large cemetery of the early period at Tsepi and the tumuli cemetery of the middle period at Vrana, next to the museum.

Funeral sculptures of the historical period hold an important place, as do the busts of Herodes Atticus and his pupils from his mansion (2nd century AD), and the life-size statues in Egyptian style from the sanctuary of the Egyptian gods at Mikro Elos (Brexiza) in Nea Makri. Authentic fragments of the marble trophy of the battle of Marathon are also displayed in the museum.

Highlights

• Busts of Herodes Atticus and his pupils
• Egyptian-style statues from the sanctuary of Brexiza
• Fragments of the marble trophy of the battle of Marathon
• Finds from the cemetery of Tsepi
• Tumuli cemetery of the Middle Bronze Age at Vrana

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Μαραθώνα – Five halls and a covered courtyard present finds from the Neolithic to the late Roman period, with emphasis on the sculptures of the era of Herodes Atticus.

Founded

1975

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού

Admission & discounts

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 museum ticket is separate from the tickets for the archaeological site of Marathon (Tumulus of the Athenians) and for the archaeological site of Brexiza.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

A replica of the head of the “Ephebe of Marathon” is intended for touch by visitors with visual impairments.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is about 50 minutes by car from central Athens.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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