Byzantine Museum of Argolis
The museum in the Kapodistrias Barracks in Argos presents the history and everyday life of medieval Argolis.
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About the museum
The Byzantine Museum of Argolis is housed in the western wing of the Kapodistrias Barracks, a listed historic complex in the centre of Argos, near the neoclassical building of the Municipal Market and the Archaeological Museum of Argos. The original building dates back to the second period of Venetian rule in the town and suffered extensive damage during the Greek Revolution. In 1828–1829, on the orders of Ioannis Kapodistrias and to a design by the architect Lambros Zavos, the complex was rebuilt to house the cavalry of the newly founded Greek state. Today it has a Pi shape, with three wings.
In 1992 the establishment of a Museum of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art in the western wing was approved, and in 2005 its conversion into a museum space began. The permanent exhibition was created with co-financing from ESPA and was completed in September 2016. On the ground floor are the entrance, the offices, the conservation workshop and the shop, while the exhibition begins on the ground floor and continues on the upper floor. In the western half of the southern wing are the archaeological storeroom and the hall for temporary exhibitions and events.
The exhibition presents aspects of the history and everyday life of the medieval and later inhabitants of Argolis. Fragments of ceramic vessels, sculptures and wall paintings are combined with drawings that represent the objects in their original form or show how they were used.
Highlights
- Excavation research on Byzantine Argos
- Middle Byzantine Argolis (843–1209)
- Fragments of vessels, sculptures and wall paintings with reconstruction drawings
- Kapodistrias Barracks of 1828–1829
- Signs and a guide in Braille
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Βυζαντινού Μουσείου Αργολίδας – Five sections: the Kapodistrias Barracks and the excavation research on Byzantine Argos, the birth of an empire, the transition to the Middle Ages, Middle Byzantine Argolis (843–1209), and Argolis as a crossroads of cultures.
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αργολίδας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on school educational visits from EU primary schools and accompanying teachers from schools in countries outside the EU. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 from EU countries and for children up to 18 from countries outside the EU, on presentation of an identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for citizens of Greece and the EU over 65, 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 entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- 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 museum has full facilities for people with disabilities: ramps, a lift and a toilet for people with disabilities. For visitors with visual impairments there are signs and a museum guide in Braille, as well as tactile materials.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs educational programmes for children aged 4 to 12.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By intercity bus (KTEL) from Nafplio and Athens (KTEL Argolidas). The museum is about 5 minutes on foot from Plateia Agiou Petrou.
The Barracks complex is west of the central Plateia Agiou Petrou and the Archaeological Museum of Argos.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | A museum guide in Braille and a leaflet in PDF format are available on the website. |
