Archaeological Museum of Brauron
The museum of the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia, with finds from the sanctuary and from the wider Mesogaia area.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Brauron was built in 1962 on the south-eastern foothills of the hill, about 200 metres from the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia, to designs by the architect G. Fotiadis. It was inaugurated on 25 May 1969 and has since been one of the most important museums in Attica.
It houses the rich material from the systematic excavations of the sanctuary, as well as antiquities from the wider Mesogaia area. The first exhibition was organised in the 1960s by the Director General of Antiquities I. Kontis, Ephor V. Philippaki and Professor P. Themelis. With funding from the Third Community Support Framework, the infrastructure was modernised and the exhibition was completely restructured with a new display in 2007–2009.
The present permanent exhibition presents the history of Brauron, from the prehistoric settlements and the ancient deme of the Philaidai to the sanctuary of Artemis, the traditions about its foundation and the worship of the goddess, as well as the history of Mesogaia through excavations of representative demes. The exhibition space extends over one level, with a foyer, five halls and a courtyard.
Highlights
- Fragments of the cult statue of Artemis
- The “Relief of the Gods” with the myth of the foundation of the sanctuary
- Statuettes of children, toys and vessels dedicated to the goddess
- Finds from prehistoric Brauron and Mesogaia
- Replicas of exhibits for touch, for visitors with visual impairments
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση: η Βραυρώνα και η Μεσογαία – Finds from the sanctuary of Artemis, with votive offerings, vessels and sculptures, together with antiquities from prehistoric settlements and from the ancient demes of Mesogaia.
- Founded
- 1969
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ανατολικής Αττικής
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Visitors over 65 from European Union countries from 1 October to 31 May, upon presentation of identity card or passport; for everyone the reduced ticket applies from 1 November to 31 March. |
| Winter ticket (1 November – 31 March) | €3 |
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.
Admission is free for visitors up to 25 years from EU member states. Separate tickets apply for the museum and for the archaeological site of Brauron.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
Replicas of exhibits function as tactile exhibits for visitors with visual impairments.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
City buses from the Nomismatokopeio stop (the Mint) (304: Athens – Artemis) and from Artemida (323: Agios Nikolaos – Brauron), which terminate about 2.5 km from the museum; KTEL Attica intercity bus from Markopoulo.
By car
Parking available
By car the museum is about 45 minutes from the centre of Athens.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
On site there are a café, toilets and a car park.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum is about 200 metres from the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia. |
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