Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos

The Archaeological Museum of Volos or the Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum is a haven of ancient artifacts and archaeological excavations from Volos and around Thessaly. It has reflections of the rich Hellenistic and pre-Hellenistic history of Volos. Some exhibits in the museum include displays from the Neolithic settlements such as Dimini and Sesklo, the Geometric period, and items of significance from the Trojan war and the event of the Argonauts.

You can also find the discoveries from the excavation of the Mycenaean settlement in 1980 and 2001 in well-preserved states displayed in the museum.There's also a wide display of rare jointed statuettes and other stunning statues from the classical period. Some other popular exhibits include steles from the Christian and Byzantine periods, tombs, items made of oysters, jewelry, glass, goblets, amphorae, and jugs from ancient and medieval times. You can also explore the reconstructions of houses from the Neolithic period in Dimini and Sekslo. The museum labels are mostly in Greek, so it is recommended to opt for a guide in case you don’t understand Greek. Moreover, the museum is in a beautiful location by the sea.