Archaeological Museum of Salamis
The museum in the Kapodistrian school of Salamis presents finds from the island, from prehistoric to early Christian times.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the first of the ten “mutual teaching schools” founded in Attica during the governorship of Ioannis Kapodistrias. The building operated as a school from 1830 to 1981, when an earthquake caused serious damage and its operation was interrupted.
Reconstruction work was completed in 2005, and preparation of the exhibition began in 2006. The museum opened to the public in June 2010. Many of the finds were kept in the 19th century at the National Archaeological Museum and at the Town Hall of Salamis, and later at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
The exhibition covers the island’s history from the Final Neolithic period to Late Antiquity in three halls and a courtyard with a covered peristyle, mainly with pottery and sculpture. Important exhibits are the collection of funerary and votive reliefs and the finds from the “Cave of Euripides”, among them a marble figurine of the Final Neolithic period.
Highlights
- Collection of funerary and votive reliefs
- Finds from the “Cave of Euripides”
- Marble figurine of the Final Neolithic period
- Kapodistrian school of 1830 as the museum building
- Courtyard with a covered peristyle
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Σαλαμίνας – The exhibition presents the finds of Salamis, from the Final Neolithic period to Late Antiquity, in three halls and a courtyard.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3 |
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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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 site is accessible and has a lift.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is 12 minutes by car from Paloukia (port).
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