Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, Mykonos

Name: Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Address: Mykonos, Greece
Telephone: +30 2289 022325

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Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, Mykonos

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The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is a museum, in Mykonos, in Greece. Was built in 1905 to house the findings from the Putrefaction Pit of 425/426 BC, discovered in 1898 on the islet of Rheneia by D. Stavropoulos. It is one of the oldest museums in Greece and was designed by Alexandros Lykakis and funded by the Ministry of Education and the Archaeological Society of Athens. The land as donated by the Municipality of Mykonos. Its collections include exhibits dating from the Prehistoric to the Hellenistic period. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°27'0"N, 25°19'46"E

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Mykonos Greece

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Archaeological Museum of Mykonos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archaeological Museum of Delos, Agios Stefanos, Colossus of the Naxians, Ftelia.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archaeological Museum of Mykonos open?

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Archaeological Museum of Mykonos?

Nearby attractions include Panagia Paraportiani, Mykonos (8 min walk), Rarity Gallery, Mykonos (8 min walk), Aegean Maritime Museum, Mykonos (9 min walk).