Guide to Piraeus Archaeological Museum: Exhibition, Tickets, Directions

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The Piraeus Archaeological Museum in the Greek port city of Piraeus, with its important finds from the greater Piraeus area, is one of the must-see museums in and around Athens.

In this complete guide to the Piraeus Archaeological Museum you will learn all about the exhibition, history and helpful information about how to get there and tickets.

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What Can I Do at the Piraeus Archaeological Museum?

At the Piraeus Archaeological Museum, you can learn about the history and development of the important port city of Piraeus, which was a thriving trading center in the eastern Mediterranean during ancient times and served as a shipyard for Athens ancient sea power.

Numerous archaeological finds, most of which come from the Piraeus area and the Attic coast, provide information about the period from the Mycenaean age through Greek antiquity to the Roman Empire.

The two-story museum presents everyday objects and objects from seafaring, and also sculptures, reliefs, grave monuments and ceramics on a total area of 1,394 m². Highlights include the fascinating bronze sculptures from the 5th and 4th centuries BC. In particular, the 1.95 m tall statue of Apollo. Also worth mentioning is the statue of Artemis by the sculptor Praxiteles, the “Salamis Stone” and an ancient tragedy mask.

Museum Shop

At the entrance to the Piraeus Archaeological Museum there is a museum shop with a diverse selection of books and gifts.

Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours to Piraeus Archaeological Museum

  • Admission: Children under the age of 5, EU citizens under the age of 25 and visitors with a disability are admitted free. A complete and detailed list is available here.
  • Tickets: Tickets for the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus are available at the on-site ticket offices.
  • Tip:  From November 1st to March 31st, entry to the Archaeological Museum in Piraeus is free on the first Sunday of every month. Also on March 6th, April 18th, May 18th, the last weekend of September and October 28th.

How to Get to Piraeus Archaeological Museum?

The Piraeus Archaeological Museum is located in the port city of Piraeus, right next to the ancient theater of Zea.

The Piraeus Archaeological Museum can be easily reached from Athens city center by public transportThe easiest way is to take the 049 bus. A 45-minute ride to the “Bryōnē” stop will take you just before the museum. However, it is faster with the M1 Metro. After a 15-minute ride to the "Faliro" station, get on the 040 bus at the "ΗΣΑΠ Ν.ΦΑΛΗΡΟΥ" bus stop and after 13 minutes you will reach the "Bryōnē" stop.

Those arriving from the cruise port in Piraeus can reach the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus from Terminal A in around a 20-minute walk.

FAQ - Piraeus Archaeological Museum

What are the opening times of the Piraeus Archaeological Museum?

The regular opening hours of the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day except Tuesday during the winter season (November 1 to March 31), and every day except Tuesday during the summer season (April 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020). from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

The current opening hours can be found on the official website of the museum.

Where is the Piraeus Archaeological Museum located?

The Piraeus Archaeological Museum is located in the Greek port city of Piraeus. It is located about 3 kilometers from the Piraeus cruise port, right next to the ancient theater of Zea. The complete address is: Char. Trikoupi 31, Pireas 185 36, Greece

How do I get to the Piraeus Archaeological Museum?

The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus can be easily reached from Athens city center by public transport. The easiest way is to take the 049 bus. A 45-minute ride to the “Bryōnē” stop will take you just before the museum. However, it is faster with the M1 Metro. After a 15-minute ride to the "Faliro" station, get on the 040 bus at the "ΗΣΑΠ Ν.ΦΑΛΗΡΟΥ" bus stop and after 13 minutes you will reach the "Bryōnē" stop.

Those arriving from the cruise port in Piraeus can reach the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus from Terminal A in around a 20-minute walk.

Is the entrance to Piraeus Archaeological Museum free?

There are entrance fees to enter the Piraeus Archaeological Museum. Children under the age of 5, EU citizens under the age of 25 and visitors with disabilities are admitted free. A complete and detailed list is available hereIn addition, entry to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is free every first Sunday of the month from November 1st to March 31st. Also on March 6th, April 18th, May 18th, the last weekend of September and October 28th.

History of the Piraeus Archaeological Museum

The origins of the Piraeus Archaeological Museum go back to a collection of excavation finds in ancient Piraeus and random finds from the greater Piraeus area brought together by amateur archaeologists.

The collection was initially displayed in a school. However, in 1935 the first Piraeus Archaeological Museum was founded. This was in close proximity to the ancient theater of Zea.

After the collection continued to grow, also thanks to private donations, it was decided in 1966 to construct a new museum building, which would be adjacent to the old building.

The new museum building, which now encloses the ancient theater of Zea on all three sides, was opened in 1981. The neighboring, old museum rooms are used as storage space.

Since 2003, the Piraeus Archaeological Museum has been run by the 26th Ephoria for Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities. It is considered one of the top 10 tourist attractions in Piraeus.

Contact

  • Address: Piraeus Archaeological Museum, Char. Trikoupi 31, Pireas 185 36, Greece
  • Opening Times The current opening times can be found on the official website of the museum.  
  • Public Transport Bus 049 to “Bryōnē”
  • Website: Piraeus Archaeological Museum
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