The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes occupies the medieval Hospital of the Knights on Museum Square, in the Old Town of Rhodes, on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese. The museum is known locally by the building's older name, the Hospital of the Knights, and that name is worth keeping in mind on arrival.
The building
The structure is a significant Gothic monument in its own right. Walking through its halls, you are moving through a medieval building as much as through a museum, so the setting adds to the visit before you reach a single display.
What is on display
The collection presents artifacts from ancient Rhodes. Among them is the statue known as the Aphrodite of Rhodes, which is the museum's best-known object and a natural focus for many visitors. Other objects document the island's ancient past and give a sense of the wider history of the place.
Planning a visit
- Location: Museum Square, Rhodes Old Town, 851 00, Greece.
- Phone: +30 2241 031348.
- Good to know: the museum sits inside the Old Town, so it pairs easily with a walk through the surrounding medieval streets.
For anyone interested in ancient history or in medieval architecture, the museum offers two experiences in one place. It is a practical stop for an afternoon in Rhodes Old Town, and it suits a visitor who wants to see both the island's classical heritage and the Gothic building that houses it. Check contact details before you travel, as information such as opening arrangements is best confirmed directly with the museum.