Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae
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Wood77
Los Angeles, CA3,285 contributions
Feb 2020
We were highly fortunate to have an opportunity to enjoy this museum on 2/26/2020 before Covid-19 virus contagion exploded worldwide and tourism got shut down. This little museum is located at the base of the ancient ruins. Toilets are located here and should be used before heading up to explore the ruins as there are none up there. The museum has a small number of important artifacts highlighting life of the Mycenaean to browse through. Most of the spectacular artifacts excavated at Mycenae have been moved to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Replica of the gold mask was on display here.
Written March 16, 2020
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RangeR
Canada679 contributions
Sep 2019
This small museum to the side of the archaeological site houses objects related to the place itself, so there’s no reason to skip it if you’re visiting the site itself. It’s laid out nicely and has plenty to see, but you’ll specifically want to find Mask of Agamemnon. It’s worth to note that for such an important place, the museum’s shop is one of the worst I’ve ever come across.
Written May 6, 2020
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,571 contributions
Jul 2019
Let's just say that Agamemnon's Death mask is not here, but in Athens. And in General, the Museum in Mycenae is not in any way comparable to the Archaeological Museum in Athens or the trendy New Acropolis Museum. The scale is not the same, everything is much more modest. Moreover, Schliemann handed over the main findings to the Greek government and they are in Athens now. And yet the Museum is very good, first of all, with its modern design, thoughtful exposition, and very convenient for viewing. The collection is based on vases, figurines, coins and jewelry from the Treasury of Atreus. Those who have not visited the Museum in Athens can see a copy of the famous mask. There is no fundamental difference. However, the consensus among scientists is that Schliemann made a mistake with the Dating and this mask belongs to the ruler of Mycenae who lived before the unfortunate Agamemnon. However, it conveys the features of the Achaean leader perfectly.
Written June 21, 2020
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VTJedi
Virginia2,996 contributions
May 2022
We found the museum delightful but busy as it wasn't a huge space. It was modern and newly done it seemed. Very nice collections and explanations. We'd go to other places around the country on our trip and was amazing how much other museums referenced back to this place.
Written July 17, 2022
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Παναγιώτα Μ
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Aug 2022
The only museum in Greece related exclusively to the Mycenaean Civilization. Plenty of useful information and artifacts on the social organization, the daily life, the currency, the writing and the funerary offerings. Plus, some more information on the famous Mycenaean fortifications (constructed by the Cyclops) and the water supply system, the mythology of Mycenae (related somehow to Hercules) and the writings of the explorers during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Written November 20, 2022
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A fairly new, small, but exquisite museum, showing off the sophistication of the Mycenaean Civilization. It covers time periods of nearly 3,000 years, from the Copper Period around 3,000 B.C. till the Hellenistic time in the 2nd century B.C.
It is true that a number of the displays are copies (Agamemnon's mask, cups and weapons), because the originals are in Athens. Still, there are nearly 3,000 artifacts, all unearthed in the immediate vicinity ; lots of ceramic vases, terra cotta figurines, wall paintings and tools.
I was particularly fascinated with the ceramic shards depicting one of the first written languages "Linear B". Well displayed and explained too.
There is also a large Mycenaean fresco : It shows three female figures, one dressed in a Minoan-style dress, the other two in Mycenaean. For anybody who has visited Knossos in Crete, not to be missed !
Finally, the small ivory lion figure is gorgeous.
Best to engage a guide to take you first through the museum, then onto the site (go very early in the morning or after 5pm to avoid tourists and get the best sunlight).
It is true that a number of the displays are copies (Agamemnon's mask, cups and weapons), because the originals are in Athens. Still, there are nearly 3,000 artifacts, all unearthed in the immediate vicinity ; lots of ceramic vases, terra cotta figurines, wall paintings and tools.
I was particularly fascinated with the ceramic shards depicting one of the first written languages "Linear B". Well displayed and explained too.
There is also a large Mycenaean fresco : It shows three female figures, one dressed in a Minoan-style dress, the other two in Mycenaean. For anybody who has visited Knossos in Crete, not to be missed !
Finally, the small ivory lion figure is gorgeous.
Best to engage a guide to take you first through the museum, then onto the site (go very early in the morning or after 5pm to avoid tourists and get the best sunlight).
Written July 19, 2019
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PowerTrippers
Cocoa Beach, FL1,517 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
By the time we reached Mycenae, we had seen so many amazing museums in Italy and Greece I think I was a little jaded. The museum housed some great pieces and amazing archeological finds, but for some reason I didn't find it as interesting as some of the other museums. It's part of the entrance fee to the Archaeological are so its definitely worth walking through, though.
Written June 19, 2018
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1TraveltheWorld
Alice Springs, Australia12,211 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
The Archaeological Museum of Mycenae is located right at the entrance of this ancient archaeological site.
This region of Greece, was part of our included tour of the area, with a great knowledgeable guide, I might add.
Although most of the treasured artefacts are actually exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, there is still an enormous range of items to view here.
There are 100’s of exhibits from the Mycenae site and the surrounding areas, displayed over two floors.
Housing a range from the Bronze Age, 3200 BC, to Ancient historical times, up to 324 AD.
You can view and read about the many ancient tools, partial fresco’s, weapons, armour, statues and other figurine’s.
There is an entry fee, although I am not sure of the cost, as it was included with our tour here.
This region of Greece, was part of our included tour of the area, with a great knowledgeable guide, I might add.
Although most of the treasured artefacts are actually exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, there is still an enormous range of items to view here.
There are 100’s of exhibits from the Mycenae site and the surrounding areas, displayed over two floors.
Housing a range from the Bronze Age, 3200 BC, to Ancient historical times, up to 324 AD.
You can view and read about the many ancient tools, partial fresco’s, weapons, armour, statues and other figurine’s.
There is an entry fee, although I am not sure of the cost, as it was included with our tour here.
Written April 25, 2016
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Diana B
Iasi, Romania1,818 contributions
Sep 2022
Nice little museum, offering a nice perspective of how the ancient site used to be and the things which were found there.
Written October 12, 2022
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Daniel19721972
Leuven, Belgium781 contributions
Aug 2021
the most important things are in the national archeological museum of Athens, but this Mycene museum still contains a lot of artefacts to give a nice idea of the history
Written August 19, 2021
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