Prehistoric Museum of Thera

The Prehistoric Museum of Thera, in Fira

The Prehistoric Museum of Thera shelters the treasures of Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town frozen by a volcanic eruption. The Fira audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fascinating dive into the lost civilisation of Santorini.

The treasures of the town of Akrotiri

The Prehistoric Museum of Thera is one of the most fascinating of Santorini. It gathers the extraordinary discoveries of the site of Akrotiri, a prosperous town of the Bronze Age, contemporary with the Minoan civilisation of Crete. This town was buried under the ashes during the gigantic volcanic eruption that overturned the island nearly three thousand five hundred years ago, which preserved it remarkably, in the manner of a Greek Pompeii. The museum presents finely decorated pottery, objects of daily life, tools, and above all splendid wall frescoes with vivid colours, testifying to a refined art and an elaborate way of life. The famous gold figurine of an ibex is among the masterpieces. The Prehistoric Museum of Thera brings back to life a brilliant and lost civilisation.

What to see

Here you discover the extraordinary treasures of Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town buried by the volcanic eruption nearly three thousand five hundred years ago: decorated pottery, objects of daily life, splendid wall frescoes with vivid colours and the famous gold figurine of an ibex. The Prehistoric Museum of Thera brings back to life a lost civilisation. It is a fascinating stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Prehistoric Museum of Thera lies in the heart of Fira, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Prehistoric Museum of Thera present in Fira?

The treasures of Akrotiri, a Bronze Age town buried by the volcanic eruption nearly three thousand five hundred years ago: pottery, objects of daily life, splendid wall frescoes and the famous gold figurine of an ibex.

Where is the Prehistoric Museum of Thera?

In the heart of Fira, in Santorini, in Greece.