The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. In its sanctuary, the Olympic games were born. The collection of bronze objects is the most important in the world.
Hours
Winter: Until December 31st, Daily (Monday - Sunday): 08.00 - 17.00, Last call for entrance (all days): 15' before the end of the working day. Website of Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia: http://ilia-olympia.org
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Tel: +30 26240 22742 - 2624023753, Email: efahle@culture.gr
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The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece.
It presents the long history of a very important sanctuary of antiquity, the sanctuary of Zeus, where the Olympic games were born. The museum presents findings from the excavations. Its most important collections are the collection of sculptures as well as the collection of bronze objects, which is the most important in the world.