The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is a state-run museum near Zea Marina, holding finds from ancient Piraeus and the Attic coast. 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. Full-price admission is €10, following the Ministry of Culture’s revised tiered pricing introduced in April 2025; some older guides still list the previous, lower price.
Quick facts
| Opening hours | Summer (1 Apr–31 Oct): 09:00–17:00. Winter (1 Nov–31 Mar): 08:30–15:30. Closed Tuesdays |
| Ticket prices | Full €10, reduced €5. Free on specific dates |
| Address | Charilaou Trikoupi 31, Piraeus 185 36, Greece |
| Nearest transport | Metro Line 3 to Dimotiko Theatro, about an 800-metre walk |
| Typical visit length | 1 to 1.5 hours |
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus opening hours
From 1 April to 31 October, the museum opens 09:00 to 17:00. From 1 November to 31 March, it opens 08:30 to 15:30.
As with other state-run archaeological museums, such as the Archaeological Museum of Chania in Crete and the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, hours can be somewhat eccentric. The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is closed on Tuesdays throughout the year, along with 1 January, 25 March, 1 May, Easter Sunday, and 25 and 26 December. Reduced hours apply on several other holidays.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus ticket prices
A full-price ticket costs €10 and a reduced ticket costs €5, following the Ministry of Culture’s revised pricing introduced in April 2025.
Free admission applies on 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, and 28 October.
The museum is not included in any city pass, though it can easily be combined with a same-day visit to the nearby Hellenic Maritime Museum.
Opening hours and ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in August 2026.
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How to get to the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
The museum stands on Charilaou Trikoupi Street, close to Zea Marina, about 800 metres from the Piraeus metro terminus (Dimotiko Theatro, Line 3).
Numerous city buses connect central Athens and the wider Piraeus area directly to the museum.
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Parking near the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
The museum has its own on-site parking, alongside a lift and ramp access, making it more straightforward to reach by car than many central Athens museums.
Public transport remains a practical alternative, particularly on busy weekdays.
How long to spend at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Most visitors need 1 to 1.5 hours to see the two-storey collection in full.
Allow extra time for the museum’s bronze statues, discovered accidentally in 1959 and among its most celebrated exhibits.
Accessibility at the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
The museum is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp at the entrance, a lift between floors, accessible parking, and an accessible WC, all confirmed by the Ministry of Culture.
Inside the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: what to see
Opened in 1981, the two-storey museum frames the Hellenistic theatre of Zea on two sides and covers around 1,400 square metres.
Its collection spans the Mycenaean to Roman periods, drawn mainly from Piraeus and the Attic coastline, and includes the Meletopoulos-Nomides and Geroulanos private collections.
The museum’s best-known exhibits are a group of large bronze statues, including a bronze Athena and Artemis attributed to Praxiteles, discovered by chance during roadworks in 1959.
Other highlights include Roman-era sculpture, funerary reliefs, and a colossal statue of the Emperor Hadrian.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip |
|---|
| Combine your visit with the nearby Hellenic Maritime Museum, a short walk away at Zea Marina. |
| Check which season applies before travelling, since opening and closing times shift between summer and winter. |
| Use the on-site parking if arriving by car, a rarer convenience among Greek state museums. |
| Look for the bronze statues first if short on time, since they are the museum’s signature exhibits. |
| Bring a printed itinerary of the exhibition rooms, since detailed information is mainly available via the Ministry of Culture’s website rather than on-site panels. |
Frequently asked questions about the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum suitable for children? | Yes, particularly the large bronze statues and sculpture galleries. |
| Do you need to book tickets in advance? | No, tickets are sold at the entrance with no booking system. |
| Is the museum open on Sundays? | Yes, during its normal seasonal hours, since Sunday is not a closed day. |
| Are bags allowed inside? | Small bags are permitted; larger items may need to be left at the entrance. |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, with a ramp, lift, accessible parking, and accessible WC. |
Things to do near the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
The Hellenic Maritime Museum, at Zea Marina, is a short walk away. The Zea Marina waterfront, lined with yachts and cafes, borders the museum.
Mikrolimano, a smaller fishing harbour with seafood tavernas, lies a short walk along the coast. The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus stands near the Piraeus metro terminus.
Ferries to the Saronic Islands and the Cyclades depart from the main port of Piraeus, a short taxi or bus ride away.
Alternative attractions
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, reachable by ferry, holds finds from Rhenia and the wider Cyclades. The Archaeological Museum of Paros, in Parikia, covers a similarly long span of Cycladic history.
The Archaeological Museum of Eleusis, a short drive from Athens, focuses on one of the ancient world’s most important religious sites. The National Archaeological Museum, in central Athens, holds Greece’s largest collection of ancient artefacts.
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- Visitor guide to the Ancient Agora of Athens.
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