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Ancient Elis, GR
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In harmony with its natural surroundings, the modern Museum designed by architect Anastasios Biris accommodates significant finds from the ancient town of Elis, host of the Olympic Games in the neighbouring Olympia, and the surrounding areas.
The territory of the ancient state of Elis, whose boundaries roughly corresponded to those of present-day Elis, was considered sacred and revered by all Greeks, as it was under the protection of Zeus, who was worshipped at the Sanctuary of Olympia.
Notable Museum exhibits include the mosaic floor that depicts the symbols of the Muses and Heracles’ labours, dating back to the 3rd century AD, and the marble statue of Hermes – comparable to that of Praxiteles, on show at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
Directions
Ancient Elis, 27300
Municipality of Elis
By bus
By the Elis KTEL bus, get off at the “Ancient Elis” stop.
By car
15 minutes from the Patras–Pyrgos National Road (Gastouni junction)
15 minutes from Amaliada
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Daily: 08:30 – 15:30
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Daily: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Admission to the Archaeological Site of Elis is free of charge.
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
Amenities
Café
Shop
WC
Parking
Elevator
Accessibility
Contact
Archaeological Museum of Elis
Τ: +30 26220 41501
Ephorate of Antiquities of Elis
Τ: +30 26240 23753
E: efahle@culture.gr
