Top 10 museums in the Dodecanese

Museums in the Dodecanese tell stories of ancient cities, knights, ports, trade and island communities. From Rhodes and Kos to smaller islands, they help visitors see the Aegean as a network of cultures, not just a summer destination.

1. 01
   Rhodes

   Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

   The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is one of the most important museums in Greece and is housed in the impressive medieval building of the former Hospital of the Knights of Saint John, located in the Medieval City of R…

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   Kos

   Archaeological Museum of Kos

   The Archaeological Museum of Kos is one of the island’s most important cultural landmarks, presenting a remarkable collection of finds that reflect the rich history of Kos from the Hellenistic to the Roman period.

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   Kalymnos

   Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos

   The Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos, inaugurated in 2009, presents the historical and cultural development of the island from prehistoric times to the post-Byzantine period through an impressive variety of exhibits.

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   Karpathos

   Archaeological Museum of Karpathos

   The Archaeological Museum of Karpathos is housed in the western wing of the Eparchy building complex in Pigadia, a remarkable example of Italian-era architecture in the Dodecanese.

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5. 05
   Chania

   Maritime Museum of Crete

   The Maritime Museum of Crete is one of the most important maritime museums in Greece and is located at the entrance of the old Venetian harbor of Chania, inside the historic Firka Fortress.

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6. 06
   Athens

   Museum of Cycladic Art

   Discover the minimalist beauty of prehistoric Aegean civilization at the Museum of Cycladic Art. Marvel at the iconic marble figurines that inspired modern masters like Picasso.

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7. 07
   Athens

   National Archaeological Museum

   Explore the largest collection of ancient Greek artifacts in the world at the National Archaeological Museum. Discover legendary treasures like the Mask of Agamemnon and the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism.

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