Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
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Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
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Ridem1953
St. George, UT58 contributions
Oct 2022
Museum labels and panels are mostly in Greek. There is 1 tattered printout in English that doesn't actually follow the logical historical walk through. Supposedly there is an audio guide-good luck finding it. The QRS codes lead to a very poor website with a photo of what you are looking at with a terse description in Greek.
Lighting for the item descriptions is poor, the staff could care less as they chat away keeping an eye on you. We have been to many archeology museums in northern Greece- the best is probably in Larissa. For a city the size of Volos with the areas rich history the museum is a major disappointment. My advice save for a rainy day when you have 30 min to spare. Children will be quickly bored to numbness.
Lighting for the item descriptions is poor, the staff could care less as they chat away keeping an eye on you. We have been to many archeology museums in northern Greece- the best is probably in Larissa. For a city the size of Volos with the areas rich history the museum is a major disappointment. My advice save for a rainy day when you have 30 min to spare. Children will be quickly bored to numbness.
Written October 15, 2022
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Maria B
Volos, Greece141 contributions
Apr 2014 • Business
A place that everyone should visit when in Volos is the Archaeological Museum.
Its exhibits are rather rare as some of them date back to 6,000BC! The rooms of the museum are spacious making the visit quite pleasant while Information is given for each exhibit in Greek and in English.
Although it is not in the very centre of the city, it is still very easy to find as it is located by the sea next to the hospital.
Finally, it is advisable that the visit to the museum be combined with a visit to the neolithic settlements of Dimini and Sesklo.
Its exhibits are rather rare as some of them date back to 6,000BC! The rooms of the museum are spacious making the visit quite pleasant while Information is given for each exhibit in Greek and in English.
Although it is not in the very centre of the city, it is still very easy to find as it is located by the sea next to the hospital.
Finally, it is advisable that the visit to the museum be combined with a visit to the neolithic settlements of Dimini and Sesklo.
Written December 13, 2014
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Stephanie A
Auckland Central, New Zealand106 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
We have visited lots of museums in Turkey and Greece and thought that we might be a bit bored by another one. However this museum is well presented and is specific to the region. We saw some artefacts that we hadn't seen before. It is inexpensive (3 euros each) and most of the displays have descriptions in Greek and English. It is closed on Mondays, but is open until 5pm all other days (I think their website says 3pm).
Written June 8, 2014
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gvd8
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Nov 2013 • Couples
This is relatively recently renovated museum. It is a 10 minute walk from the city centre, but this is thoroughly enjoyable as you walk next to the sea.
You will need 1-2 hours to get round the museum (I do not spend a lot of time in front of everything).
Highlights include: a) the plaque with one of the oldest pieces of music as well as the attempt by archaeologists to interpret the notes (you can listen to it), b)the room with the Neolithic exhibits, which has actually been styled to resemble a hut of the time, c) the room with the tombstones which show some of the finest examples of how death was dealt with and d) the golden jewellery.
It is also worth visiting a replica of a Neolithic hut which is located in the park opposite the museum.
Definitely worth a visit.
You will need 1-2 hours to get round the museum (I do not spend a lot of time in front of everything).
Highlights include: a) the plaque with one of the oldest pieces of music as well as the attempt by archaeologists to interpret the notes (you can listen to it), b)the room with the Neolithic exhibits, which has actually been styled to resemble a hut of the time, c) the room with the tombstones which show some of the finest examples of how death was dealt with and d) the golden jewellery.
It is also worth visiting a replica of a Neolithic hut which is located in the park opposite the museum.
Definitely worth a visit.
Written April 16, 2014
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Alexandre Damianescu
Bucharest, Romania11 contributions
Sep 2018 • Business
beautiful structured museum at the end of Volos. Very interesting items exposed and in a beautiful surrounding. recommended when you visit the city
Written May 16, 2019
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aritsam
Athens, Greece3 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is a gem of a museum that most people overlook, And it is pity because it very well layed out. It is rich with articrafts from the Neolithic age to the Roman age. It features the first musical notes engraved on stone that they deciphered and you can hear it on tape!
Written March 5, 2018
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ABRAHAM T
Athens, Greece145 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
This is a very nice museum to see the many Neolithic findings in Magnesia and many interesting artifacts from other historical areas. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable
Written July 22, 2016
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Abbie H
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
This Museum was a great finding while visiting Volos. We had a really nice time with the children getting very excited over the Neolithic artefacts! The entrance was very affordable and I’d say it is definitely worth to pay a visit.
Written April 23, 2016
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Lucian M
Constanta, Romania2,604 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
If you are in Volos and not in hurry to take a ferry for islands, if you don’t want to lose your time in a tavern or a café, if you don’t want to make anybody happy with your shopping, then maybe it will be a good idea to visit Archeological Museum.
Seriously speaking now, this place is interesting and worth a visit. The museum’s collections display artifacts from the very old period of civilization in this part of Greece. There are statues, grave steles, pottery, weapons, tools, garnishments, even some gold artifacts and small coins. There are, also, temporary collections, not necessarily connected with the ancient time – I had once opportunity to visit a paintings exhibition.
All in all you will spend 2 – 3 hours in a pleasant and educative way.
Seriously speaking now, this place is interesting and worth a visit. The museum’s collections display artifacts from the very old period of civilization in this part of Greece. There are statues, grave steles, pottery, weapons, tools, garnishments, even some gold artifacts and small coins. There are, also, temporary collections, not necessarily connected with the ancient time – I had once opportunity to visit a paintings exhibition.
All in all you will spend 2 – 3 hours in a pleasant and educative way.
Written November 19, 2014
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Doreen T
Aldershot, UK40 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Excellent collection from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic period. Pots, jewelry, statues of deities, and the best grave stele I have seen. Most of it is local finds and it is presented well with descriptions in Greek and English. It's a small but very good collection.
Written April 26, 2014
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How do you get there from the cruise terminal?
Thank you
Written May 16, 2015
I would give exactly the same directions to the museum.
On foot, it is about 20 minutes and you walk right by the sea until you find it. You go past the hospital and then you see the museum on your left.
Except for a taxi, there is also bus Number 5 which you get on the main road you see after you exit the cruise pier. You get off at the hospital and you walk towards the sea.
I would go for the walk-by-the-sea, though.
On the way to the museum, you can also visit Agia Triada church - a little church on the corner of the hospital plot. It is known for the murals which were made by a famous painter (Gounaropoulos) and are quite different from the murals you see in other Orthodox churches.
All in all, Volos is an easy town to visit as you can never get lost. Down is the sea and up is the mountain!
Have a great time!
Written May 17, 2015
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