Vathy
Archaeological Museum of Samos
Finds from the Heraion, including bronze and ivory offerings from across the ancient world.
Must see: The Kouros of Samos, 5.25 m tall: the largest surviving kouros in Greece
Samos · Museums
Samos's museums
Where the island keeps its treasures, from ancient sculpture to the objects of everyday village life.
Essential
Start with these two
Pythagorion
Archaeological Museum of Pythagorion
A modern museum built over excavated remains of the ancient city, telling the story of Samos from prehistory to the early Christian period.
Must see: Portrait statues and grave monuments of the ancient city
More to explore
Across the island
Samos Wine Museum
Malagari, Vathy
In the old stone buildings of the island's wine cooperative, with giant barrels, historic equipment and a tasting of Samos Muscat at the end.
Must see: The tasting of Muscat wines
Natural History Museum of the Aegean
Mytilinii
Fossils of giraffes, horses and other animals that roamed Samos millions of years ago, when the island was joined to Asia Minor.
Must see: Fossils of the Samotherium, an ancient giraffe relative
Byzantine Museum of Samos
Vathy
Icons, manuscripts and church treasures from the island's monasteries, housed beside the metropolitan church.
Must see: Post-Byzantine icons from Samian monasteries
Opening hours change seasonally. Check with each museum before visiting.
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