MUSEUM OF PREHISTORIC THIRA

Among the other best places to visit in Santorini, the Museum of Prehistoric Thira is the most famous one as it showcases a giant collection of artifacts that dates back to the Bronze age and Neolithic period. Each of the exhibits in the museum, including the marble statues, jewelry, tools, wall paintings, and objects of daily use, narrates the history and ancient civilization of Santorini.

This museum lets you explore the history of the ancient cities of Santorini. Some of the notable findings which are housed in the museum are the treasures that were unearthed from Akrotiri.

It is best to visit this museum when you are travelling to Akrotiri itself because it gives you a better perspective of the collections in the museum this way. The museum is not particularly large but it is still one of the best places to see in Santorini Greece.

Location: Thera 847 00, Greece

Highlights:

-    Can spend at least 1-2 hours for exploration

-    Open from Tuesday to Sunday between 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

-    Admission costs 3 Euros

Highlights

• Explore the Museum of Prehistoric Thira to learn about the rich history and ancient civilizations of Santorini.
• Witness a variety of arts and artifacts in the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, ranging from the excavations of the ancient village of Akrotiri to the settlement of Potamos in southeast Crete.
• Walk along the four different sections of the museum to gain an insight into the Fira’s history, geology, findings of the Neolithic and post-Cycladic era, and prehistoric collection from Akrotiri town, respectively.
• Get an opportunity to view the famous exhibits of the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, such as the figurine of a golden goat, oval-shaped vases, and a vase for oil storage.
• Learn about the organization of architecture and city planning of Akrotiri, the rich and diverse pottery repertoire, and the influences of a vase and wall painting in the Museum of Prehistoric Thira.
• See the marble statues, jewelry, tools, wall paintings, and objects of daily use that date back to the Bronze age and Neolithic period in the museum.