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Museum · Patras, Grécia Ocidental
Archaeological Museum of Patras
Museum opened in 2009 in a modern building with a metallic dome, with Roman mosaics displayed vertically, reconstructed Roman houses and Mycenaean tombs at full scale.
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About Archaeological Museum of Patras
The Archaeological Museum of Patras opened in 2009 in a modern building in the north of the city, on the road out to Athens. The design, by the firm Bobotis+Bobotis, features a large metallic dome and a reflecting pool at the entrance, and the grounds include gardens.
The collection is organised into three permanent sections: private life and crafts, public life in the Roman period, and funerary customs. A fourth room hosts temporary exhibitions. The items date from the 17th century BC to the end of Antiquity.
The highlight is the collection of Roman mosaics, one of the largest in Greece: 14 mosaics totaling about 250 square metres, most displayed vertically like paintings, which allows close viewing of the designs. The museum also reconstructs in full scale parts of Roman houses, with floors and walls, and three tombs, two Mycenaean and one Roman.
With panels in Greek and English, the visit helps to understand the city that can later be seen at the odeon and the castle.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
During the hottest hours of the day in summer, or on a rainy day. Check opening days and times before you go.
How to get there
It is located in the north of the city, on rua Amerikis, beside the road to Athens, about 3 km from the centre. Go by city bus, taxi or car; on foot it's about a 40-minute walk along the waterfront.
Tip
Start with the mosaics room and the reconstructed Roman houses: these are the items you won't see in other museums in the region.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Archaeological Museum of Patras
What to see at the museu arqueológico de Patras?
The Roman mosaics, displayed vertically, the parts of Roman houses and the Mycenaean tombs reconstructed in full size.
Where is the museu arqueológico de Patras located?
In the north of the city, on rua Amerikis, next to the road to Atenas, about 3 km from the center.
How long does the visit take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours.