The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus contains mainly sculptures, discovered in
Piraeus and in the area of the
Attic coast from
Bronze Age to
Roman times,[1]
Collections
The museum's displayed objects are divided in sections:[2]
The old building of the museum (330 m2[1]), which is currently used as a storage room, was built in 1935.[3] The new two-store building, which was inaugurated in 1981,[3] covers a total area of total 1.394 m2. Both buildings neighbour on the Zeas (
Greek: Ζέα) ancient classical theater. In the near future, the theater site is going to be used as an open-air sculpture exhibition.[1]
Visitors information
The museum is accessible with the
Athens metro or bus lines. It is 15-minute walk from
Piraeus station and a couple minute walk from bus station. Moreover, it is a 5-minute walk from the area for the reception of Cruise ships of the
Piraeus port.
Gallery
Funerary relief for a girl, flanked by her parents (330/320 BC)