Museums in the Ionian Islands
The Museum of Asian Art and the Antivouniotissa Byzantine Museum in Corfu.
Ionian Islands Museum Guide
Our guide lists 44 museums in the Ionian Islands across 21 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Corfu (14), Lefkada (5), and Zakynthos (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (20%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (16%), and History & Cultural History (11%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 4 offer dedicated programs for families, and 3 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in the Ionian Islands
The best-known museums in the Ionian Islands
Achilleion PalaceCastles & Palaces · Gastouri
Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon ReposArchaeology · Corfu- Byzantine Castle of AngelokastroCastles & Palaces · Krini
- Old Fortress of CorfuCastles & Palaces · Corfu
Archaeological Museum of CorfuArchaeology · Corfu
Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
Antivouniotissa MuseumArt · Corfu
Museum of Asian Art CorfuWorld cultures · Corfu
Serbian Museum of CorfuHistory · Corfu
Archaeological Museum of ArgostoliArchaeology · Argostoli
Museums in the Ionian Islands with free admission
Museums in the Ionian Islands with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Ionian Islands
- Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon ReposArchaeology · Corfu
- Archaeological Museum of CorfuArchaeology · Corfu
- Banknote Museum of Ionian BankSpecial · Corfu
- Museum of Asian Art CorfuWorld cultures · Corfu
Archaeological Collection of Stavros, IthakiArchaeology · Stavros
Archaeological Museum of LefkadaArchaeology · Lefkada- Capodistrias Museum – Center of Capodistrian StudiesPeople · Corfu
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the Ionian Islands?
Our directory currently lists 44 museums in the Ionian Islands across 21 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the Ionian Islands?
Some of the best known are Achilleion Palace, Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon Repos, Byzantine Castle of Angelokastro, Old Fortress of Corfu, and Archaeological Museum of Corfu.
Which museums in the Ionian Islands offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank, Vathy Archaeological Museum, Σχολικό Μουσείο Κέρκυρας, and Μουσείο Φωνογράφου.
Which museums in the Ionian Islands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 26 are open, such as Achilleion Palace, Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon Repos, and Byzantine Castle of Angelokastro.
Which museums in the Ionian Islands are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum of Palaiopolis-Mon Repos, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, and Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the Ionian Islands?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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