Archaeological Museum of Patras

The Archaeological Museum of Patras is a large museum building with over 8,000 square meters of space in the city center. It displays pottery, bronze objects, and mosaics from different ancient periods, along with three reconstructed ancient tombs containing skeletal remains and burial goods.

The museum was built starting in 2004 and opened in 2009, about 20 years after an important proposal for its creation. It was designed as a modern facility to showcase the rich archaeological treasures of the region.

The museum displays how daily life looked thousands of years ago, from jewelry to tools used in ancient times. You can see how people buried their dead and what valuable items they placed with them.

The museum is centrally located in Patras and is open Tuesday through Sunday, with varying hours depending on the season. Visitors should know that weekday visits are typically less crowded than weekend visits.

The museum preserves three fully reconstructed ancient tombs, including two Mycenaean and one Roman, recreated to match the actual excavation sites. This offers a rare chance to see actual skeletal remains and burial goods in their original arrangement.

Location: Municipality of Patras

Inception: 2006

Architects: Theofanis Bobotis

Official opening: July 24, 2009

Address: Nuova Strada nazionale Patrasso-Atene

Website: http://ampatron.gr

GPS coordinates: 38.26335,21.75209

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05