Archaeological Museum of Tripoli
The museum, housed in a neoclassical building by Ernst Ziller, presents the history of Arcadia from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity.
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About the museum
The two-storey neoclassical building of the museum, with its marble windows and the imposing staircase guarded by two lions, was designed by the architect Ernst Ziller. It was first used as a hospital in 1913 and opened in 1986 as the Panarcadian Archaeological Museum.
At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a grave stele inscribed “Chaire Arkadia”, while in the garden grave stelae stand among rose bushes. The collections come from excavations at various sites in Arcadia and trace the region's history from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity: from the prehistoric Sfakovouni and the Mycenaean cemetery of Palaiokastro to the powerful ancient cities of Mantinea, Tegea and Megalopolis.
Highlights
- Neoclassical building by Ernst Ziller with staircase and two lions
- Finds from Arcadia from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity
- Mycenaean cemetery of Palaiokastro
- Finds from Mantinea, Tegea and Megalopolis
- Garden with grave stelae
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Τρίπολης – Collections of finds from excavations at sites in Arcadia, from the Neolithic period to Late Antiquity.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αρκαδίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Greek and EU citizens over 65 years of age (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from EU countries, and accompanying teachers of schools from non-EU countries. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years of age from EU countries and for children up to 18 years of age from non-EU countries, upon presentation of identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for Greek and EU citizens over 65 years of age, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (when the disability is 67% or more). |
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 also entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is a 5-minute walk from Agiou Vasileiou Square in Tripoli. The entrance is on the corner of Evangelistrias and Spiliopoulou streets.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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