Archaeological Museum of Tinos
The Archaeological Museum of Tinos Archaeological Museum of Tinos was founded in the early 1960s, funded by the Archaeological Society of Athens and designed by the architect Charalambos Bouras.
It is an important cultural institution on the island, housing finds that span a wide chronological range, from the Mycenaean period to Roman times.
Its collections include pottery from the Mycenaean to the late Hellenistic and Roman periods, sculptures from the Archaic to the Roman era, as well as architectural members, inscriptions, and coins. The artifacts originate from significant archaeological sites across Tinos, such as the town of Chora, Xobourgo, Kardiani, and the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kionia.
Through its exhibits, the museum highlights the long historical development of Tinos and its role within the Cycladic and wider Aegean world, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of the island’s ancient life and artistic heritage.
