Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus is located in central Piraeus, the port city of Athens, and displays artifacts recovered from archaeological work in the wider Piraeus area. Its collections cover material culture ranging from the Archaic period through the Roman era.

Exhibits include sculpture, pottery, inscriptions and grave goods that document the maritime and commercial history of the ancient port. The museum’s displays emphasise objects found in local excavations rather than pieces moved from other regions.

The building sits within walking distance of the main port and transport hubs of Piraeus, making it accessible to travelers arriving by sea or rail from Athens and the surrounding region.

• Collections: Houses archaeological material excavated in and around the port of Piraeus, with collections spanning Archaic through Roman periods. The museum serves as the primary local repository for finds from Piraeus excavations.

What to See #

• Sculpture hall: Sculpture and major finds hall exhibiting large-scale stone and bronze works recovered from ancient Piraeus and surrounding cemeteries, spanning Archaic to Roman periods.
• Pottery and small finds: Pottery and small finds galleries that present amphorae, pottery, inscriptions and everyday objects excavated from the ancient port and burial sites around Piraeus.