The Fira Archaeological Museum, also known as the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, is an attraction in Fira, the main town of the island of Santorini in the South Aegean, Greece. It is set on Mitropoleos, in the centre of the town, and makes a natural stop for anyone wishing to understand the island's past before exploring its villages and coastline.
What you will see
The museum houses artifacts from ancient Thera and Akrotiri, the Bronze Age settlement on the southern part of the island. Its collection includes Minoan frescoes and pottery, which give a clear picture of the material culture of the people who lived here long before the classical Greek period.
Planning your visit
- Location: Mitropoleos, Fira 847 00, Greece
- Type of visit: an indoor museum visit, well suited to a few hours in the middle of the day or in bad weather
- Contact: +30 22860 23217
Because Fira is compact, the museum is easy to reach on foot, and it pairs well with a walk along the caldera edge and a meal in one of the town's restaurants. Visitors interested in Akrotiri itself will find the museum a helpful introduction to the finds and to the island's history before or after seeing the site.
