Aegina Archaeological Museum
Museum type :
Archaeological Museum

Established in :
1828

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
8:30-15:00 daily

Contact No :
22970 22248

Location :
Aegina , Greece

Display Objects :

The museum contains a variety of ancient vessels, pottery, ceramics, alabasters, statues, inscriptions, coins, weapons and copper vessels.




Description :

The Aegina Archaeological Museum is located in the city of Aegina, Greece, and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country. The museum houses a variety of artifacts and sculptures from the ancient city of Aegina, as well as other sites in the region. The museum is divided into three sections, the Aegean Collection, the Classical Collection, and the Prehistoric Collection. The Aegean Collection features artifacts from the Neolithic, Minoan, Mycenaean, and Iron Age periods.

These artifacts include jewelry, pottery, and figurines. The Classical Collection includes artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman eras, such as statues, coins, and ceramics. The Prehistoric Collection features artifacts from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, such as tools, weapons, and jewelry. The museum also has a library, which contains books, journals, and manuscripts on ancient Greek history, archaeology, and art. It also has a laboratory for conservation and restoration of archaeological material. In addition, the museum has a shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs, books, and other items.