Archaeological Museum of Thasos — Attraction in Thassos Municipality

The Archaeological Museum of Thasos is truly exceptional. We spent almost two hours exploring its exhibits, and it exceeded all our expectations. The museum beautifully showcases the rich history of Thasos, from its ancient civilization to its renowned marble quarries. The collection includes impressive artifacts, sculptures, and statues made from the famous Thasian marble, which was highly valued in ancient times.

One of the most fascinating exhibits is the connection of Thasos with Heracles, as the mythical hero was worshiped on the island. The displays reveal how the cult of Heracles influenced the local culture and religion.

Additionally, the museum's collection of jewelry is remarkable, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and taste of the island's ancient inhabitants. These pieces offer a glimpse into the luxury and everyday life of the time.

The admission fee is just 4 euros, which is an excellent price for the history and knowledge you gain. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just curious about the island, this museum is definitely worth a visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and left with a deeper appreciation of Thasos and its...

The Archaeological Museum of Thasos is located in Limenas. It occupies a house that was built in 1934 and recently extended. The exhibits consist in collections of sculpture, pottery, and architectural remains from the Neolithic to the Roman period on Thasos. Two of the sculptures of the Archaic period are outstanding: an impressive 3.5 m kouros, a statue of a young naked man carrying a goat (600 BC) and a bust of Pegasus (500 BC). Of the exhibits from the Classical period, particularly noteworthy are a head of Dionysos of the 4th century BC. From the Hellenistic and Roman period there are a statue of a Muse wearing a peplos, also from the Temple of Dionysos (3rd century BC), a small statue of Aphrodite with a dolphin and a cupid (3rd century BC), a head of Alexander, and a statue of the Roman emperor Hadrian,...

We were on a guided tour with our own guide. There are objects, sculptures characterising history of Thassos. There are texts in Greek, English and French. The ticket costs 4 euros (in 2023), for seniors - 2 euros. For young people (under 25) no tickets are needed. It's possible to pay with a card. Maybe I'm too demanding, and it's not the right place for some modern technological solutions in the expositions, but you won't interest young people without them. On the other hand, maybe some museums must remain just museums without such stuff as interactive...