Archaeological Museum of Corfu
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Κέρκυρας
Holds one of the earliest carved stone pediments in Greece: the 6th-century BC Gorgon Medusa pediment from the Temple of Artemis.
The museum stands on the shore of Garitsa Bay. Its prize exhibit is the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the Temple of Artemis, dating from around 590 BC. It is huge and well preserved, a masterpiece of Greek Archaic sculpture. Other exhibits include lion statues, coins and pottery from the ancient city of Kerkyra. The museum is not large and can be seen in about an hour. Admission is about 6 euros, and it is about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30; closed Tuesdays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Old Town of Corfu
- Spianada Square
- Liston
- Church of Saint Spyridon
- Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
- New Fortress of Corfu
- Antivouniotissa Museum
- Old Fortress of Corfu