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About Delphi Archaeological Museum

Yet another crucial museum of the country of Greece is the Archaeological Museum of Delphi. This museum displays the artifacts, life, and history of the Delphic sanctuary (that housed the popular ancient Greek oracle).

There is a wide variety of artifacts ranging from statues, sculptures and little objects that were given to the museum. Every item here has a story to tell about the religious and political life in the 8th Century.

You can expect to spend an entire afternoon in this two-story structure of 2,270 square meters. If you feel the need to take a short break, then step into the cafeteria for a quick snack to recharge your energy. There are 14 exhibition rooms, huge storerooms and numerous conservation laboratories for mosaics, pottery, etc. Remember to buy souvenirs for your friends and family from the museum gift shop on your way out.

Must See

  • Sculptures and artifacts excavated from the Oracle.
  • Permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Delphi
  • The emergence of the sanctuary and the early offerings (Rooms I-II) 
  • The early Archaic period (Room III) 
  • The Sacred Way votive pit (Room IV) 
  • The Siphnian Treasury (Room V) 
  • The Temple of Apollo (Room VI) 
  • The Athenian Treasury (Rooms VII-VIII) 
  • Offerings of the fifth century BC (Room IX) 
  • The Tholos (Room X) 
  • Late Classical and Hellenistic periods (Room XI) 
  • Late Hellenistic and Roman periods (Room XII) 
  • The Charioteer (Room XIII) 
  • The end of the sanctuary (Room XIV) 

How to reach

Delphi is small so, walking is the type of transportation required. 
Both the museum as well as the archaeological site are within walking distance from the town.
If Taxis are required, they are readily available.

Tips

  • Do visit the museum with a knowledgeable guide. This will not only give you more insight into the Greece civilization but bring the place to live too.
  • If you're visiting on a day that is too hot, see the ruins first, then visit the museum during the scorching midday hours. You will be under a roof.
  • If you do not mind the heat, best to visit earlier in the day as it will be quieter and you can avoid the crowd.
  • You are allowed to take photographs.
  • If you are looking for signage in English, it is there. 
  • Here washrooms and vending machine refreshments are available.

Visit Time

Sunday:       8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday:       8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:    10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday:     8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Friday:          8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Saturday:      8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
(Last admission on all days is 7:45 p.m.)

Holidays

1st January: Closed
25th March: Closed
Good Friday: 12.00 noon to 5.00 p.m.
Holy Saturday: 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
1st May:       Closed
Easter Sunday:  Closed
25th December: Closed
26th December: Closed

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Full: €12, Reduced: €6
Museum & Archaeological Site
Special ticket package: Full: €12, Reduced: €6
Ticket price from 01/11/2018 to 31/03/2019: €6

Free admission days:
6th March that is in memory of Melina Mercouri
18th April that is for International Monuments Day
18th May that is for the International Museums Day
The last weekend of September annually that is for the European Heritage Days
28th October
Every first Sunday from November 1st to March 31st

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Light Snow -0.85999999999996°C

 

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