The Archaeological Collection of Sami is a testament to the storied past of the homonymous city-state of the Classical and Hellenistic periods – which preserves the Homeric name of Cephalonia (Sami–Same) – as well as of the ancient city of Panormos (Fiskardo).
The Collection, organized into thematic units, boasts a wealth of objects that testify to the continuous habitation of the area from the Bronze Age to the Early Byzantine period, highlighting the cultural surge that took place from the late Neolithic era to the twilight of antiquity.
The exhibits narrate different aspects of daily life in Sami and Panormos and reconstitute local burial practices, while the reconstruction of the Roman mausoleum of Fiskardo offers a clear and accessible view of its architecture.
Prepare to be impressed by the collection of rare glass artifacts and jewelry, as well as various finely crafted objects made from precious materials such as gold, silver, ivory, and amber.
Ioanni Metaxa Ave
28080, Sami, Cephalonia
5 minutes from Sami Port
57 minutes from Argostoli
34 minutes from Argostoli
35 minutes from Poros Port, Cephalonia
44 minutes from Cephalonia Airport
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
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Archaeological Collection of Sami
Τ: +30 26740 22458
Ephorate of Antiquities of Cephalonia and Ithaca
Τ: +30 26710 27546
Ε: efakef@culture.gr