Archaelogical Museum of Olympia, Archaeological museum in Ancient Olympia, Greece
Description
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a building with twelve exhibition halls displaying artifacts spanning from prehistory through the early Christian period. The rooms are arranged by historical era and present sculptures, pottery, metalwork, and other finds from the region.
History
The museum was built in 1885 and was the first major archaeological museum outside Athens at that time. The building survived several earthquakes and was expanded over the decades as more discoveries were added to the collection.
Culture
The collection displays statues and reliefs from different periods, including the famous Hermes sculpture and pieces depicting athletic contests. Visitors encounter how ancient artists represented gods and the human form in stone and bronze.
Practical
Visitors should plan several hours to explore the different halls carefully and read the object labels. It is advisable to arrive early in the day since the rooms can get crowded, and comfortable shoes are important because there is considerable walking involved.
Did you know?
The museum houses the world's largest collection of ancient bronze objects, including weapons, figurines, and ceremonial items from various periods. These metal pieces often display fine details and provide insight into daily life and warfare in ancient Greece.
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Temple of Hera, Olympia
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Stadium at Olympia
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Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
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Zanes
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Philippeion
522 m
Palaestra at Olympia
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Pelopion
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Treasuries at Olympia
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Nymphaeon of Olympia
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Echo Stoa
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Gymnasion of Olympia
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Kronion Hill
324 m
Prytaneion of Olympia
478 m
Metroon
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Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
448 m
Megarian Treasury at Olympia
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Treasury of Sicyon
505 m
Kronion thermae
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Altar of Hera at Olympia
520 m
Treasury of Gela
525 m
Kladeos bridge
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Kronios baths
445 m
Treasury of Metapontion (Olympia)
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Kallikrates monument at Olympia
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Nike statue at Olympia
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Olympia Church
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