Museums in the North Aegean
The Archaeological Museum of Mytilene on Lesbos and the Archaeological Museum of Vathy on Samos.
North Aegean Museum Guide
Our guide lists 46 museums in the North Aegean across 30 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Mytilene (7), Chios (6), and Myrina (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (43%), Art & Design (11%), and Special-Interest Museums (11%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
5 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 €8.
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 3 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 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 North Aegean
The best-known museums in the North Aegean
- Nea Moni of ChiosHistory · Karyes
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
- Tunnel of EupalinosArchaeology · Pythagoreio
- Hephaestia, LemnosArchaeology · Kontopouli
- Poliochni, LemnosArchaeology · Kaminia
- Mytilene CastleCastles & Palaces · Mytilene
Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified ForestNature · Sigri
Byzantine Museum of ChiosArt · Chios
Archaeological Museum of MytileneArchaeology · Mytilene
Archaeological Museum of VathyArchaeology · Vathy
Museums in the North Aegean with free admission
Museums in the North Aegean with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the North Aegean
- Heraion of SamosArchaeology · Iraio
- Poliochni, LemnosArchaeology · Kaminia
- Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified ForestNature · Sigri
- Byzantine Museum of ChiosArt · Chios
- Archaeological Museum of MytileneArchaeology · Mytilene
Archaeological Museum of LimnosArchaeology · Myrina- Archaeological Museum of Agios KirykosArchaeology · Agios Kirykos
Archaeological Museum of PythagoreioArchaeology · Pythagoreio- Ancient Theatre of MytileneArchaeology · Mytilene
- Kabeirion, LemnosArchaeology · Agios Alexandros
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Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the North Aegean?
Our directory currently lists 46 museums in the North Aegean across 30 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the North Aegean?
Some of the best known are Nea Moni of Chios, Heraion of Samos, Tunnel of Eupalinos, Hephaestia, Lemnos, and Poliochni, Lemnos.
Which museums in the North Aegean offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Archaeological Collection at Volissos, Archaeological Collection of Kampos Ikarias, Μουσείο Βυρσοδεψίας, and Citrus Memories.
Which museums in the North Aegean are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 34 are open, such as Nea Moni of Chios, Heraion of Samos, and Hephaestia, Lemnos.
Which museums in the North Aegean are wheelchair accessible?
17 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Heraion of Samos, Poliochni, Lemnos, and Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the North Aegean?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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