Archaeological Museum of Thasos
The oldest museum building in northern Greece, next to the Ancient Agora, with the Kriophoros sculpture and finds from the early Christian period.
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About the museum
The museum’s first building was erected in 1935 next to the Ancient Agora to house the finds from excavations of the 19th century carried out by the French School at Athens. It has since been extended and is today the oldest museum building in northern Greece. It is surrounded by a garden with a mosaic floor from a Roman villa.
The new permanent exhibition follows a contemporary museological approach and presents the island’s history from prehistoric times to the early Christian period. Most sculptures are of Thasian marble, but there are also works in Pentelic and Parian marble, because the island’s first settlers came from Paros. Unique is the Kriophoros, a colossal kouros 3.5 metres tall, which most likely depicts Hermes.
The exhibition also shows the daily life of the inhabitants: an ancient Thasian house with household utensils, worship and wine production. In the prehistoric section a Bronze Age house and a stone-built family tomb of the Iron Age have been reconstructed, and finds from the early Christian churches of Thasos are also on display.
Highlights
- The Kriophoros, a colossal kouros 3.5 metres tall
- Replicas of the lion and the panther from the Sanctuary of Apollo
- Reconstruction of an ancient Thasian house
- Section on wine production
- Finds from the early Christian churches
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Θάσου – The island’s history from prehistory to the early Christian period, with sculptures in Thasian marble, reconstructions and audiovisual material.
- Founded
- 1935
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Eligible under the joint ministerial decision (KYA) 117624/2024 (Government Gazette FEK 1968/B/29-3-2024), including EU citizens over 65 from 1 October to 31 May, accompanying parents on school 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
Tickets are also available online.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 ground floor and the upper floor are accessible by lift; the intermediate levels are not accessible. The museum has a ramp, tactile aids and a toilet for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
The museum is considered suitable for families with young children: visitors see an ancient Thasian house with household utensils and learn about wine production.
Getting there & parking
The museum is about 1 km from the new port of Thasos, a 13-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. The new port has ferry connections to Keramoti, to Prinos port 15 km west, and to Kavala.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
There is a café or restaurant on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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