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Archaeological Museum of Naxos is a museum in Naxos Greece. This newly declared historical monument is located in a Venetian building, built some time between 1600 and 1800 for the Jesuit school established in 1700, later becoming the Archaeological Museum in 1972.
attractions: Temple of Apollo - Portara, Naxos, Agios Georgios Beach, Venetian Castle of Naxos, Paralia Agios Georgios, Mitropolis On-site Museum, Θεατρικό Μουσείο Ιάκωβος Καμπανέλλης, NaxosTransfer, Grotta beach, restaurants: To Elliniko Restaurant, Meze *2, Maro's taverna, AVATON 1739 - Coffee & Wine Roof, Scirocco Restaurant, Kozi, Doukato Restaurant, Taverna Naxos, Su e Giu, Yasouvlaki!
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Archaeological Museum of Naxos is a museum in Naxos Greece. This newly declared historical monument is located in a Venetian building, built some time between 1600 and 1800 for the Jesuit school established in 1700, later becoming the Archaeological Museum in 1972.
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Currently, Free Entry. The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is one of the most important museums in the world due to its early Cycladic collection which includes the famous marble figurines. It boasts unique works of art and objects of daily use from Naxos and the so-called Little Cyclades complex, which highlight the history of the Aegean region. Currently the Museum is closed since it is part of the project 'Islet of Museums in the Castle of Chora, Naxos' which is in progress of works. In the frame of this project, the Museum will be fully renovated so as to be included in a network of museums and other venues of cultural interest in the Castle of Chora, Naxos. From the 15th of May 2021 and for as long as the project lasts a 'Temporary Exhibition' of the Archaeological Museum of Naxos is available on the second floor of the Cultural Center 'Saint Ursula' at the former Ursulines Monastery of the Holy Catholic Archbishopric of Naxos, offering an enjoyable travel to the island's significant archaeological past.
Dimitris V.Dimitris V.
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As of September 2021 the main museum is closed and undergoing renovations. For approximately three years until September 2024. So no mosaics and a very limited display of vases and figures from the Cyclades in the temporary display area. The upside is that this display is now free. The downside is that it is very underwhelming. If you are not out in 15 minutes I would be surprised.
Simon ProudmanSimon Proudman
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Incredible. Bit tricky to find in the little winding streets but there are signs to guide and it's a scenic walk anyway. Museum entry was only €2 and it's pretty amazing for such a small place. The info alongside the items are more informative if you speak greek, the English translations are a bit brief, but that doesn't really detract much considering what you can see
Ellen DracopoulosEllen Dracopoulos
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Great museum for items and carvings from up to 3000 years ago. Pottery, bronze items, gold seals etc. If you go in summer it will be hot as there is no air conditioning. Once the breeze picks up to cool the building they will close the windows and it gets even worse. Visit early in the morning and even in September it is hot in the museum but worth going to.
Robert AdamsRobert Adams
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The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is situated on top of the Kastelli hill in Naxos town. It has a nice and quite large collection of art from the Cycladic culture. Statues and grave monuments are also visible here. On the outside court there is a nice and well preserved mosaic and from the court you have a nice view over the island of Naxos.
Ben Schenkeveld (Benniemast)Ben Schenkeveld (Benniemast)
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At the moment most of it is closed for renovation. It's just one room with about 20 glass cases for the next couple of years. If you've already been to any other Greek museum you can give this a miss. Not much to see until the museum fully opens again in a couple of years. The gift shop has more space currently
Dave TDave T
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