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Santorini Museums Guide

Santorini’s museums help connect the famous landscape with prehistoric Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, maritime life, folklore and local culture.

Reviewed 6 September 2026 · Santorini (Thera), Cyclades, Greece

Museum of Prehistoric Thera

In Fira, this is the key companion to Akrotiri because important finds from the prehistoric settlement are displayed here.

Archaeological collections

Santorini’s archaeological material extends beyond Akrotiri and helps explain Ancient Thera and later periods.

Maritime and local culture

Oia and other settlements have collections and cultural spaces that illuminate seafaring, traditional life and island history.

Planning a museum day

Opening days and hours can change seasonally. Check the official Ministry of Culture information before making a special journey, particularly outside peak summer.

Useful live information

Useful links while you are in Santorini