Santorini is an unique and beautiful Greek island with it’s long history and rich culture. The museums of Santorini are the best alternative to understand the history and tradition of this island. The museums of Santorini includes archaeological, prehistoric Thira, Maritime themes and wine making as discussed bellow.

The Archaeological Museum of Santorini is located in Fira just opposite the cable car station or on the main road with many precious findings from various excavations occurred on the Island.



This historical and cultural archaeological Museum of Fira shows a great collection of remarkable sculpture and frescos during the Hellenistic and Roman period. It also exhibits impressive works of art and culture from the prehistoric period.

The Museum of Prehistoric Thira can be found in the capital of Santorini Fira. This museum exhibits archaeological findings and frescos from the ancient Akrotiri. However many other finds from the excavation of the Akrotiri excavations are imported from ancient Crete and northeast Aegean Island.

The Museum of Prehistoric Thera can provide you very interesting information about the culture, architecture and structure of the ancient city of Akrotiri.

This museum also exhibits the nice display of wall paintings, pottery, and jewelry.

The Naval museum of Santorini is situated in the village of Oia. A house of 19th century has been recovered which turned to be a museum that provides the glimpse and evidence of maritime history of Thira. This museum gives a clear indication of prosperity of the Oia during 19th century and early 20th century.