What it's like
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos gathers finds from the island and the nearby Cyclades into one collection. Its pottery, funerary urns and sculptures run from the Cycladic and Geometric periods through the Classical age, so visitors can follow the island's story across centuries.
A visit is a quiet stop in Mykonos Town, close to the bustle of the harbor streets. It pairs well with a walk through the town's lanes, and the museum's pieces give useful context before a day trip to the ruins on Delos.
Good to know
- Taxis are scarce on the island, so plan to walk to the museum.
- Taxi queues at Manto Square can last for hours, so do not count on getting a taxi quickly.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
The Archaeological Museum of Mykonos sits in Mykonos Town and holds pottery, funerary urns and sculpture from the Cycladic, Geometric and Classical periods. It is the island's main collection of its ancient past.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Delos
Delos is an archaeological island about 3.5 km southwest of Mykonos, reached by boat. Its ruins, temples and museum are one of the great ancient sites of the Aegean.
Mykonos Town
Mykonos Town, called Chora locally, is the island's port town and capital. It is a whitewashed maze of tiny streets around the harbor, and wandering it is the main thing to do here.
Aegean Maritime Museum
The Aegean Maritime Museum is a non-profit museum on Mykonos that tells the story of Greek seafaring. Its garden holds reproductions of ancient gravestones for sailors lost at sea.
Little Venice
Little Venice is a waterfront district of old houses with colorful wooden balconies, on the western edge of Mykonos Town. People come for the walk down to it and a drink as the sun goes down.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Museums
