Archaeological Museum - New Building

The Archaeological Museum in Mytilene is a building that displays objects from the late Stone Age through the Roman period, including pottery, sculptures, and floor mosaics found across Lesbos. The exhibits come from excavations at ancient homes, temples, and burial sites throughout the island.

The original museum opened in 1935 but was relocated due to structural damage to the building. It reopened in its current new building in 1991 after a complete renovation.

The collection reflects how people on Lesbos developed their crafts over time through objects found in Roman homes and ancient settlements. You can see pottery and decorative work that shaped local artistic traditions across generations.

The museum sits near the harbor and is easy to reach on foot. It is open Wednesday through Monday, and visitors should check current opening times and any access conditions beforehand.

The museum features dedicated exhibition areas for mosaic floors recovered from Roman homes and displayed at their original excavation level. This presentation method lets visitors see the mosaics as they once lay in ancient houses.