Archaeological Museum of Ios
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ίου
A small museum inside Chora's town hall, displaying pottery and Cycladic figurines unearthed at the Skarkos Early Bronze Age settlement.
The Archaeological Museum occupies the town hall building at the entrance to Chora. Its exhibits come mainly from the Early Bronze Age settlement at Skarkos on the island, including painted pottery, stone tools and marble figurines in the Cycladic style. The collection also includes grave stelae and inscriptions from the Archaic to Roman periods, along with artefacts linked to the legends of Homer. It is a small museum that can be seen in about half an hour, admission is inexpensive, and it is a good idea to visit before heading to the Skarkos site.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–15:30 (closed Tue; check notices)
Nearby sights
- Chora (Ios Town)
- Panagia Gremniotissa
- Windmills of Chora
- Odysseas Elytis Theatre
- Gialos Port & Beach
- Skarkos
- Mylopotas Beach
- Koumbara Beach