Museums in the South Aegean
The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, the island of Delos with its museum and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera on Santorini.
South Aegean Museum Guide
Our guide lists 119 museums in the South Aegean across 72 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Rhodes (6), Ermoupoli (5), and Mykonos (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (43%), City & Regional Museums (18%), and Art & Design (10%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
9 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 €7.
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 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 South Aegean
The best-known museums in the South Aegean
Palace of the Grand MasterCastles & Palaces · Rhodes- KamirosArchaeology · Kamiros
- Asclepieion, KosArchaeology · Kos
Museum of Prehistoric TheraArchaeology · Fira
Archaeological Museum of RhodesArchaeology · Rhodes
Archaeological Site and Museum of DelosArchaeology · Dilos
Archaeological Museum of TheraArchaeology · Fira
Archaeological Museum of KosArchaeology · Kos
Archaeological Museum of NaxosArchaeology · Naxos
Archaeological Museum of ParosArchaeology · Paroikia
Museums in the South Aegean with free admission
- Archaeological Museum of NaxosArchaeology · Naxos
- Archaeological Collection of Kourounochori, NaxosArchaeology · Kourounochori
Geological Museum of ApeiranthosNature · Apeiranthos- Ecclesiastical Museum of ErmoupoliArt · Ermoupoli
- Episkopi, SikinosArchaeology · Sikinos
- Tilos Diachronic Archaeological MuseumArchaeology · Megalo Chorio
- On-Site Museum at the Metropolis, NaxosArchaeology · Naxos
- Engares Olive Press MuseumTechnology · Engares
- Ecomuseum of FolegandrosRegional · Ano Meria
Museums in the South Aegean with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in the South Aegean
- Palace of the Grand MasterCastles & Palaces · Rhodes
- Museum of Prehistoric TheraArchaeology · Fira
- Archaeological Museum of RhodesArchaeology · Rhodes
- Archaeological Museum of TheraArchaeology · Fira
- Archaeological Museum of KosArchaeology · Kos
- Archaeological Museum of ParosArchaeology · Paroikia
- Archaeological Museum of KalymnosArchaeology · Pothia
Tomato Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos”Technology · Vlychada
Archaeological Museum of KythnosArchaeology · Kythnos- Archaeological Museum of NisyrosArchaeology · Mandraki
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in the South Aegean?
Our directory currently lists 119 museums in the South Aegean across 72 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in the South Aegean?
Some of the best known are Palace of the Grand Master, Kamiros, Asclepieion, Kos, Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and Archaeological Museum of Rhodes.
Which museums in the South Aegean offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Archaeological Museum of Naxos, Archaeological Collection of Kourounochori, Naxos, Geological Museum of Apeiranthos, and Ecclesiastical Museum of Ermoupoli.
Which museums in the South Aegean are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 69 are open, such as Palace of the Grand Master, Kamiros, and Asclepieion, Kos.
Which museums in the South Aegean are wheelchair accessible?
15 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Palace of the Grand Master, Museum of Prehistoric Thera, and Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in the South Aegean?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €30. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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