Sifnos Archaeological Museum

Location: Kastro
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The Archaeological Museum of Sifnos is housed in one of the most remarkable medieval-style buildings of Kastro. It was constructed by the Archaeological Service in the 1970s and renovated by the Ministry of Culture in the early 1980s. It boasts two floors and is characterized by its traditional architecture. The plot of land on which it was built was donated to the local municipality by the university professor Georgios Maridakis. The museum officially opened its doors in 1986.

The Archaeological Museum of Sifnos features finds from the excavated sites around the island that showcase the life of Sifnos during the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman era. Among others, visitors will get to see sculptures from the Archaic and Roman periods, a headstone, architectural parts, and pieces of sanctuaries. One of the most important exhibits is the marble head of Kouros which dates back to the 6th century BC. Equally of note is the head of a marble female statue and the floral-crowned headstone from the 4th century BC as well as the collection of ceramics from the Geometric to Hellenistic period.

Initially, the museum hosted exhibits that were found exclusively in the wider region of Kastro. After its expansion in 2009, it added several findings from the ancient acropolis of Agios Andreas.
The museum is open to visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 08:30 to 15:30.