The Aegean Maritime Museum is a private, non-profit museum in the Tria Pigadia area of Mykonos Town, dedicated to Greek maritime history. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit.
This guide was updated in August 2026. The museum’s own website confirms it now opens from 1 April to 30 November, a longer season than the April-to-October window still quoted by several other guides.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | 1 April–30 November, Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–13:00 and 18:00–21:00. Closed Mondays and December–March |
| Ticket prices | €4 full price, reduced fares for students and seniors, free for young children |
| Address | 10 Enoplon Dynameon Street, Tria Pigadia, Mykonos Town 846 00, Greece. |
| Nearest transport | Central Chora, a short walk from Matoyianni Street; no bus needed |
| Typical visit length | 30 to 45 minutes |
Aegean Maritime Museum opening hours
The museum’s season runs from 1 April to 30 November. Within that period, it opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 13:00 and again from 18:00 to 21:00.
It is closed on Mondays throughout the season, and closed entirely from December to March.
5 great Mykonos experiences to book
- 🚐 Small group highlights tour: Take a small group Mykonos highlights tour from the cruise port and avoid the chaos of large coach groups.
- 🏍️ Explore by ATV: Discover hidden beaches and backroads the fun way on an all-terrain vehicle.
- ⛵ Catamaran cruise: Relax on a catamaran cruise with meals, drinks and transport included.
- 🏛️ Delos day trip: Visit one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites on a half-day guided tour to Delos.
- 🍽️ Food tasting tour: Sample traditional dishes and local flavours on a Mykonos food tour.
Aegean Maritime Museum ticket prices
A full-price ticket costs €4, with reduced rates for students and seniors, and free entry for young children.
The museum is not included in any city pass, since it operates independently of the regional and national museum networks.
Opening hours were checked on the museum’s official website and last updated in August 2026.
How to get to the Aegean Maritime Museum
The museum stands in the Tria Pigadia area, in the heart of Mykonos Town, reachable only on foot through the town’s narrow lanes.
From the Old Port, it is about a 10 minute walk through Chora’s pedestrian streets. There is no direct bus route, since the museum is within the pedestrianised old town.
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- 🌬️ The Iconic Kato Milli Windmills: Capture postcard-worthy photos of the historic 16th-century whitewashed windmills standing high on the hill, one of the most famous symbols of the island.
- 🏘️ Little Venice & Panagia Paraportiani: Stroll through the romantic Little Venice neighborhood with its colorful Venetian structures hanging over the sea, and admire the unique whitewashed architecture of Panagia Paraportiani church.
- 🔔 Historic Village of Ano Mera: Venture into the island’s quiet interior to visit the traditional village of Ano Mera and explore the serene 16th-century Panagia Tourliani Monastery.
- 🏖️ Kalafati Beach Stop: Take in the coastal scenery and Aegean breeze during a stop at Kalafati Beach, known for its clear waters and golden sand.
- 🚢 Guaranteed On-Time Return: Travel stress-free in an air-conditioned vehicle with direct port pickup and drop-off, a maximum group size of 18 guests, and a guaranteed timely return to your ship.
Parking near the Aegean Maritime Museum
There is no parking near the museum itself, since it lies inside Mykonos Town’s pedestrianised centre.
Visitors arriving by car should park at the edge of town and walk in.
How long to spend at the Aegean Maritime Museum
Most visitors need 30 to 45 minutes to see the indoor galleries and the garden.
The museum is small, so it works well as a short stop alongside a longer walk through Chora.
Accessibility at the Aegean Maritime Museum
The museum has a number of steps both inside and in the garden, and is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Visitors with mobility difficulties should be aware there is no step-free route through the building.
Inside the Aegean Maritime Museum: what to see
Founded in 1983 and opened to the public in 1985, the museum occupies a 19th-century Cycladic house once owned by the merchant captain Nikolaos Sourmelis.
Indoor galleries display ship models from the pre-Minoan period onward, historic navigation instruments, maps, engravings, and a collection of coins with maritime themes spanning the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD.
The garden holds a working replica of the Armenistis lighthouse, built in 1890, along with marble gravestones from Delos and Mykonos commemorating sailors lost at sea.
The museum’s library holds around 5,000 volumes of maritime history, though it is used for research rather than public display.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip |
|---|
| Visit in the morning or early evening, since the museum closes for several hours in the middle of the afternoon. |
| Combine your visit with nearby Lena’s House, a preserved 19th-century Mykonian home close by. |
| Spend time in the garden, since the lighthouse replica and gravestones are easy to miss on a quick visit. |
| Bring cash, since small private museums in Greece do not always take cards. |
| Check opening days before travelling outside summer, since the museum closes completely from December to March. |
Frequently asked questions about the Aegean Maritime Museum
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum suitable for children? | Yes, particularly the ship models, though the collection is compact. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance? | No, tickets are sold at the door with no booking system. |
| Is the museum open on Sundays? | Yes, during its April to November season, with the same split-day hours. |
| Are bags allowed inside? | Small bags are fine; there is no dedicated cloakroom. |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | No, steps inside and in the garden prevent wheelchair access. |
Things to do near the Aegean Maritime Museum
Lena’s House, a preserved 19th-century Mykonian home, is close to the museum in the same neighbourhood. Matoyianni Street, the main shopping street of Chora, is a short walk away.
Little Venice and the Kato Mili windmills are about a 10 to 15 minute walk through the old town. The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, near the Old Port, is a similar distance in the opposite direction.
Panagia Paraportiani, the town’s best-known church, lies between the museum and Little Venice.
Alternative attractions
The Maritime Museum of Oia, on Santorini, covers similar themes with a focus on the island’s own shipbuilding history. The Andros Maritime Museum, established in 1972 in Andros Town, displays nautical items from across that island’s seafaring past.
The Hellenic Maritime Museum, in Piraeus near Athens, is Greece’s main naval and maritime museum, with a much larger collection, reachable on a longer ferry or flight connection.
More Cyclades travel
Other Cyclades travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- The Mykonos to Delos ferry: Times, prices and departure point.
- How close is Mykonos Town to the cruise terminal?
- The cisterns of Delos.
- Mykonos beach guides: What to expect when visiting Kalafati Beach.
- How to get to the Panagia Tourliani Monastery on Mykonos.
