Museums in the Peloponnese
The archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus with their museums and the Archaeological Museum of Nafplio.
Peloponnese Museum Guide
Our guide lists 62 museums in the Peloponnese across 37 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Nafplio (7), Sparta (6), and Kalamata (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (50%), City & Regional Museums (11%), and History & Cultural History (10%) – 10 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 €10.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 12 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 Peloponnese
The best-known museums in the Peloponnese
Ethnological Museum of NafplionRegional · Nafplio
Archaeological Museum of SpartaArchaeology · Sparta
Archaeological Museum of ArgosArchaeology · Argos
Archaeological Museum of NafplionArchaeology · Nafplio
Archaeological Museum of TegeaArchaeology · Alea
Archaeological Museum of Ancient CorinthArchaeology · Archaia Korinthos
Archaeological Museum of NemeaArchaeology · Archaia Nemea
Archaeological Museum of MesseniaArchaeology · Kalamata
Archaeological Museum of ChoraArchaeology · Chora
Archaeological Site and Museum of the Sanctuary of Asclepius at EpidaurusArchaeology · Lygourio
Museums in the Peloponnese with free admission
Museums in the Peloponnese with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Peloponnese
- Archaeological Museum of ArgosArchaeology · Argos
- Archaeological Museum of NafplionArchaeology · Nafplio
- Archaeological Museum of TegeaArchaeology · Alea
- Archaeological Museum of Ancient CorinthArchaeology · Archaia Korinthos
- Archaeological Museum of MesseniaArchaeology · Kalamata
Archaeological Museum of IsthmiaArchaeology · Isthmia- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive OilSpecial · Sparta
- Byzantine Museum of ArgolisArt · Argos
- Environment Museum of StymphaliaNature · Stymfalia
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the Peloponnese?
Our directory currently lists 62 museums in the Peloponnese across 37 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the Peloponnese?
Some of the best known are Ethnological Museum of Nafplion, Archaeological Museum of Sparta, Archaeological Museum of Argos, Archaeological Museum of Nafplion, and Archaeological Museum of Tegea.
Which museums in the Peloponnese offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Archaeological Museum of Lykosoura, Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, House of Mosaics, Sparta, and Μανουσάκειο Μουσείο Αστικού και Λαϊκού Βίου.
Which museums in the Peloponnese are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 48 are open, such as Ethnological Museum of Nafplion, Archaeological Museum of Sparta, and Archaeological Museum of Argos.
Which museums in the Peloponnese are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Archaeological Museum of Argos, Archaeological Museum of Nafplion, and Archaeological Museum of Tegea. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the Peloponnese?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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