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Central Greece | Fokida | Delphi Town

Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Museum of Delphi is considered among the three most important museums in Greece, together with the ones of the Acropolis of Athens and in Heraklion, Crete. What makes a visit to the Greek Museums in general, this one in particular, an unforgettable experience, is the fact that they usually exist on the very archaeological site(s), thus putting the exhibits in the surroundings in which they were initially established, in close relevance to their cultural and/or religious role.
The Delphi Museum first opened its doors tο the public in 1903; in the more than 100 years that have elapsed since then, it has been recognized as one of the most important museums in Greece. It has undergone many renovations during this time and four different exhibitions, each reflecting the scientific concepts and artistic standards as they evolved through the 20th century. The quality of the exhibits, though, has always been the main advantage of this Museum.

According to Rosina Colonia, (Delphi Ephorate of Antiquities) “… the Delphi exhibits speak for themselves: they have the power to command respect and captivate the visitor, inviting him or her to admire them, and leaving this visitor with the memory of their charm and the enigma surrounding them. Even though the exhibits on display today constitute no more than a small but representative part of the dedications seen by Pausanias at Delphi, and an even smaller part of the many more that inundated the sanctuary during the years of its heyday, they indisputably continue to delight people with their wealth, variety and beauty. …Delphi has been included in archaeology textbooks, it has adorned art books; some of the Delphi finds, such as the Treasury of the Siphnians, are landmarks in the history of ancient Hellenic art, while others, even though more than one hundred years have elapsed since they came to light, continue to be a focal point of scholarly discussions even today, owing to unanswered questions regarding their identity and interpretation. But above all, they still chaim the broad public who flock, like ancient pilgrims, to admire the monuments of Delphi”. (Quotation ©: John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation)


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Museum Plan: Where to find what

On this page we have included some external photos of the Museum in Delphi and a photo of the Museum Plan shown in the Museum itself. The exhibits are categorized and listed in reference to the Hall they can be seen (Note: In this album we are not following the categoriazation hereunder; we have chosen to group the exhibits according to the era and/or the monument they belonged to).

  • Halls I - II : The beginnings of the sanctuary and the early offerings
  • Hall III : The early archaic period
  • Hall IV : The sacred pits with gold-and-ivory objects
  • Hall V : The treasury of the Siphnians
  • Hall VI : The temple of Apollo
  • Hall VII : The treasury of the Athenians (a)
  • Hall VIII : The treasury of the Athenians (b)
  • Hall IX : Votive offerings of the 5th ce. BC.
  • Hall Χ : The tholos of the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
  • Hall XI : The late Classical - Hellenistic period
  • Hall XII : The late Hellenistic - Roman period
  • Hall XIII : The Charioteer
  • Hall XIV : The end of the sanctuary


The Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Delphi Archaeological Museum


Designed with respect to the Delphic countryside and the importance of the archaeological site surrounding it, the Museum building is, despite its size, almost invisible, with its lines gently fading out into the surroundig greenery. This is a photo taken from across the Gymnasium and the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia area. The visitable archaeological site is above the museum and to the right in this photo; the small building discernible to the right is the Treasury of the Athenians.
The Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Delphi Archaeological Museum


The museum yard and the exit from the exhibition halls. A group of students have just ended their visit.
The Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Delphi Archaeological Museum


The entrance sign
The Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Delphi Archaeological Museum


The up-level entrance corridor to the museum, one level higher than the museum yard, where there are the visitor service installations (with a cafe, a small post-office and toilets) and the exit from the exhibition halls.
The Delphi Archaeological Museum Plan

The Delphi Archaeological Museum Plan

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