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Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia

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Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Olympia

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Local name: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Coordinates: 37°38'36"N, 21°37'46"E
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Olympia Greece

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+30 2624 022742
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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 5 pm
  2. Tuesday8 am - 3 pm
  3. Wednesday8 am - 3 pm
  4. Thursday8 am - 3 pm
  5. Friday8 am - 3 pm
  6. Saturday8 am - 3 pm
  7. Sunday8 am - 3 pm
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Archaeological Museum of Olympia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadium at Olympia, Temple of Hera, Treasuries at Olympia, Philippeion.

  • stadium at olympia~1810 ftS
    Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

    Stadium at Olympia, Olympia

    9 min walk • The Stadium at Olympia, nestled in the serene city of Olympia, Greece, is a historic sports venue that beckons visitors from around the world. As the original site of the ancient Olympic Games, this stadium is not just a tourist attraction, but a cradle of athletic...

  • temple of hera olympia~1640 ftS
    Ancient Greek architecture, Temple

    Temple of Hera, Olympia

    8 min walk • The Temple of Hera, or Heraion, is an ancient Archaic Greek temple at Olympia, Greece, that was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. It was the oldest temple at Olympia and one of the most venerable in all Greece. It was originally a joint temple of Hera and Zeus, chief of the gods, until a separate temple was built for him.

  • treasuries at olympia~1630 ftS
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia

    8 min walk • The Treasuries at Olympia were a series of small temple-shaped buildings located to the north side of the Altis or sanctuary at the site of Olympia in Greece. All but two were erected by Greek colonies to store valuable votive offerings.

  • philippeion olympia~1710 ftS
    Ancient Greek architecture, Archaeological site

    Philippeion, Olympia

    9 min walk • The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was an Ionic circular memorial in limestone and marble, a tholos, which contained chryselephantine statues of Philip's family: himself, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I.

  • greek baths olympia~1870 ftS
    Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Greek Baths, Olympia

    10 min walk • The Greek Baths in ancient Olympia are the earliest baths in the sanctuary and they are situated on the west side, outside the sacred enclosure of the Altis, near the bank of the river Kladeos. They were constructed during the 5th century B.C. and continued to develop throughout...

  • zanes of olympia~1740 ftS
    Monuments and statues

    Zanes of Olympia, Olympia

    9 min walk • The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus at ancient Olympia. The name Zanes was the plural of Zeus in the local dialect. These statues were dedicated to Zeus and they were erected with the money of fines imposed by the judges to those athletes did not respect or violated the rules of the Olympic Games.

  • temple of zeus olympia~1780 ftS
    Museum, Temple

    Temple of Zeus, Olympia

    9 min walk • The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to the god Zeus. The temple, built in the second quarter of the fifth century BC, was the very model of the fully developed classical Greek temple of the Doric order.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Archaeological Museum of Olympia open?

Archaeological Museum of Olympia is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm
  • Wednesday 8 am - 3 pm
  • Thursday 8 am - 3 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 3 pm
  • Saturday 8 am - 3 pm
  • Sunday 8 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Archaeological Museum of Olympia?

Nearby attractions include Treasuries at Olympia, Olympia (8 min walk), Temple of Hera, Olympia (8 min walk), Philippeion, Olympia (9 min walk), Zanes of Olympia, Olympia (9 min walk).

How to get to Archaeological Museum of Olympia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archaeological Museum of Olympia:

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  • Ancient Olympia (6 min walk)

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