Archaeological Museum of Nafplion
The museum in the Venetian Armoury on Syntagma Square presents the Mycenaean world of Argolis and the bronze armour from Dendra.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Nafplion is housed in the historic centre of the city, in a two-storey building from the second Venetian period (1713), known as the Venetian Armoury. The building was converted into a museum in 1926, and its façade dominates the western side of Syntagma Square.
The new permanent exhibition presents the cultural character of Argolis from the Palaeolithic to the Roman period. The first floor is devoted to prehistoric times and the second to historical periods. Together with the tools from the Franchthi Cave in Hermionida, remains of its inhabitants’ food, such as oyster shells and fish bones, are displayed.
The Mycenaean centres of the region hold a dominant place, with evidence on the palace system, daily life and burial customs. On the upper floor the bronze armour from Dendra stands out. It comes from a chamber tomb of the 15th century BC and is the most splendid surviving example of Mycenaean defensive armour.
Highlights
- Bronze armour from Dendra, 15th century BC
- Mycenaean centres of Argolis: palace system, daily life, burial customs
- Tools and food remains from the Franchthi Cave
- Venetian building of 1713 on Syntagma Square
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Ναυπλίου – The archaeology of Argolis from the Palaeolithic to the Roman period, with emphasis on the Mycenaean centres and the armour from Dendra.
- Founded
- 1926
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αργολίδας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Reduced ticket (50%): citizens over 65 years of age from Greece and the EU (from 1 October to 31 May), parents accompanying primary school visits from the EU and the EEA, and teachers accompanying visits from countries outside the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years old from the EU, and for children up to 18 years old from countries outside the EU, upon presentation of an identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for citizens over 65 years of age from Greece and the EU, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability rate of 67% and above). |
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
Free admission, upon presentation of the relevant documents, is granted among others to young people up to 25 years old from the EU, children up to 18 years old from countries outside the EU, people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability rate of 67% and above), unemployed persons, large families, members of ICOM and tour guides.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 museum has a ramp, a lift and accessible toilets.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By intercity bus (KTEL Argolida).
By car
Parking available
The museum is in the centre of Nafplion, about 15 minutes by car from Argos and 2 hours and 30 minutes from Athens.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop in the museum.
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. Tickets are also available online. |
