Archaeological Collection of Serifos
The Archaeological Collection of Serifos is located in Livadi, in the building of the former municipal guesthouse “Perseus,” which was renovated and repurposed as a museum in 2022.
The transformation of this modernist structure, designed in the 1960s as part of the Xenia tourism infrastructure, reflects a thoughtful architectural “rebirth,” where the building now serves a new cultural purpose while preserving its historical character.
The museum presents archaeological finds from across Serifos, mainly from the ancient city in Chora (the Castle) and the area of Aspros Pyrgos. Its permanent collection includes marble sculptures, architectural fragments, funerary stelae, and pottery such as amphorae, offering a broad overview of life on the island from the Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
A significant part of the exhibition comes from surface finds and excavations linked to the island’s ancient settlement and its later Roman-era activity. These artefacts help reconstruct aspects of Serifos’ social, artistic, and economic history over many centuries.
The museum is also closely connected to its cultural environment. The “Perseus” building hosts not only the archaeological collection but also temporary exhibitions, cultural events, lectures, concerts, and performances, especially during the summer months. Its thematic link to the myth of Perseus provides a unifying narrative that connects the building, the island’s heritage, and the exhibitions themselves, making it a dynamic cultural space for both history and contemporary creativity.
