The Archaeological Museum of Aigio is housed in the former Municipal Market building, constructed in 1890 and attributed to Ernst Ziller, although there is no written evidence to support this.
Its galleries house finds from excavations conducted in the city of Aigio and other ancient cities of the Aigialeia region, which formed part of Achaia during historical times. It was home to several important cities, including Helike and its successor Aigio, as well as Aigeira, Keryneia, Rhypes and Pellene, which, together with the cities of western Achaia, formed the Achaean League.
The exhibition favors the linear presentation of important finds from the Neolithic, Mycenaean and Geometric periods, right through to the Roman era, arranged into separate sections, offering visitors insight into major historical developments that shaped the society and artistic production of the region. The marble statue of Zeus Aigiochos is among the Museum’s most important exhibits.
Directions
3 Ag. Andreou & Michalakopoulou Sts
25100, Aigio
6 minutes from the Port of Aigio
10 minutes from the centre of Aigio (Psila Alonia Square)
3 minutes from the Port of Aigio
3 minutes from the centre of Aigio (Psila Alonia Square)
Opening hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
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
Amenities
Contact
Archaeological Museum of Aigio
Τ: +30 26910 21517
Ephorate of Antiquities of Achaia
Τ: +30 2610 275070, +30 2610 276143
E: efaacha@culture.gr
