The Archaeological Museum of Thera is located in the center of Fira, the capital of the island. Its exhibits reveal the great history of the island. It contains collections of sculptures, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period.
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Winter: (November 6 - March 31, 2020) Wednesday - Monday 08:30 - 15:30, Summer: (24 April - 31 October 2021) Thursday - Tuesday 08:30 - 15:30
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Tel: +30 22860 22217, Email: efakyk@culture.gr
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The Archaeological Museum of Thera was built in 1960.
The Archaeological Museum of Thera was built in 1960 in order to replace the old museum (built in 1902), which had collapsed during the earthquakes of 1956. It contains collections of sculptures and inscriptions, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period as well as pottery items and clay figurines, dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic period.