Archaeological Museum of Schimatari
The oldest museum in Boeotia, in Schimatari, mainly displays funerary finds from ancient Tanagra.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Schimatari was founded in 1890 by the Archaeological Society at Athens and is the oldest museum in Boeotia. It was created to house the finds from excavations at ancient Tanagra, about five kilometres to the south, and it is still housed in its original building, which was renovated in 2006.
Through its exhibits, mainly funerary, visitors can follow the development of the art of ancient Tanagra and learn about the myths, cults and burial customs associated with them. The museum has separate rooms for the prehistoric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Funerary monuments, marble relief stelae, sculptures, vessels, jewellery and figurines are on display, and finds from Roman tombs in the area are of particular importance. The inscriptions provide information about the festivals, economic life and administration of the region. In the courtyard, funerary monuments, parts of buildings and sanctuaries, and two Christian inscriptions are displayed.
Highlights
- Oldest museum in Boeotia (1890)
- Funerary finds and figurines from ancient Tanagra
- Funerary monuments and marble relief stelae
- Finds from Roman tombs in the area
- Inscriptions with information on ancient Tanagra
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Σχηματαρίου – Funerary finds, funerary monuments, sculptures, vessels, jewellery, figurines and inscriptions from prehistory to early Christian times, in five rooms and in the courtyard.
- Founded
- 1890
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Βοιωτίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from the EU; and accompanying teachers on school visits from countries outside the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years from EU countries and for children up to 18 years from non-EU countries, upon showing an identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for Greek and EU citizens over 65, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (where the disability is 67% or higher). |
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.
Other categories of visitors are entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket under the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- 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 and an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Στάση ΚΤΕΛ Σχηματαρίου · 5-min walk
Regular KTEL intercity bus services run from Thebes. The museum is a five-minute walk from the KTEL bus stop.
By car
Parking available
Schimatari is about 40 minutes by car from Athens.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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