Archaeological Museum of Pythagoreio
Museum in the centre of Pythagoreio with around 3,000 exhibits on ancient Samos, from the 4th millennium BC to the 7th century AD.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Pythagoreio is housed in a newly built building in the centre of the modern town, on the site of the ancient city of Samos, close to an important open-air archaeological site. Around 3,000 exhibits, mainly finds from excavations, trace the historical development of the ancient city and its countryside from the 4th millennium BC to the 7th century AD.
The objects are arranged chronologically and by theme and shed light on various aspects of the development of ancient Samos. A marble inscription at the entrance records that the Samians distributed free grain to their citizens, purchased from a special public fund fed by wealthy residents. Notable finds include those from the Neolithic settlement at Kastro, the Geometric necropolis, Archaic and Roman sculptures, Samian cups and kouroi.
The most important exhibits are the marble statue of the Roman emperor Trajan (2.71 m tall), a hoard of 300 Byzantine coins, and the statue of Hera (540 BC), a dedication by Aiakes, father of the tyrant Polycrates. In the enclosed area around the museum are architectural elements of buildings from the ancient city and part of an excavated ancient neighbourhood.
Highlights
- Statue of the Roman emperor Trajan, 2.71 m tall
- Statue of Hera (540 BC) with a dedicatory inscription
- Hoard of 300 Byzantine coins
- Inscription on the free distribution of grain to citizens
- Part of an excavated ancient neighbourhood in the surrounding area
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Πυθαγορείου – Around 3,000 exhibits on the historical and cultural development of ancient Samos from the 4th millennium BC to the 7th century AD.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Beneficiaries under the ministerial decision KYA 117624/2024 (Government Gazette FEK 1968/B/29-3-2024), among them EU citizens over 65 from 1 October to 31 May, accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from the EU and 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
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 and a toilet for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is one minute’s walk from the main street of the settlement and about 25 minutes by car from Samos town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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