Archaeological Museum of Kos
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Κω
An archaeological museum housed in an Italian-era building, with highlights including a statue believed to be Hippocrates and the mosaic of the god of medicine's arrival.
The museum stands in Eleftherias Square in the old town center. It was built during the Italian rule of the 1930s and renovated in 2016. Its collection focuses on Hellenistic and Roman sculpture, including a marble statue believed to depict Hippocrates, a statue of Hermes, and a courtyard mosaic showing the god of medicine's arrival on Kos. A visit takes about an hour. Admission costs a few euros, and it can be combined with the Ancient Agora.
Opening hours
About 8:00 am–8:00 pm in summer; check announcements
Nearby sights
- Kos Town Harbour & Old Town
- Ancient Agora of Kos
- Loggia Mosque (Gazi Hassan Pasha)
- Tree of Hippocrates
- Western Archaeological Site of Kos
- Neratzia Castle
- Casa Romana
- Roman Odeon of Kos