Archaeological Museum of Paros
The Archaeological Museum of Paros in Parikia presents sculptures in Parian marble, the Gorgon and finds from ancient Paros.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Paros was built in the 1950s on land made available by the Municipality of Paros. Originally it had only one hall; later a second was added and part of the courtyard was roofed over. The organisation of the exhibition was undertaken by the then Ephor of Antiquities, Nikolaos Zafeiropoulos. Much of the finds come from rescue excavations in Parikia.
In antiquity Paros had a pioneering school of sculpture, thanks to the renowned Parian marble, which was used for works throughout Greece. The museum presents all periods of the island’s ancient history with finds from Paros and Antiparos, sarcophagi, statues of the Classical and Roman periods, and mosaics from Panagia Ekatontapiliani.
The most important exhibit in the large hall is the statue of the Gorgon from the mid-6th century BC, which greets visitors at the entrance. In the covered stoa inscriptions are displayed, among them finds related to the poet Archilochus, two marble statues of horses and the colossal cult statue of Artemis from Delos. Another hall is dedicated to Despotiko and the finds from the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Highlights
- Statue of the Gorgon from the mid-6th century BC
- Inscriptions relating to the poet Archilochus
- Colossal cult statue of Artemis from Delos
- Kouroi and dedications from the Sanctuary of Apollo on Despotiko
- Mosaics from Panagia Ekatontapiliani
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Πάρου – The exhibition presents sculptures, vessels, inscriptions and finds from excavations on Paros and Antiparos in chronological order.
- Founded
- 1960
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων
- Visitors per year
- approx. 9,346
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Citizens of the EU over 65 years of age and students from countries outside the EU, upon presentation of an identity card |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability of 67% and above and one companion, with a disability certificate. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents of EU universities, with a student ID. |
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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
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- 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 entrance is by a ramp with a continuous handrail.
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Getting there & parking
The museum is about 8 minutes on foot from the port of Parikia.
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