New Archaeological Museum of Pella (Macedonia, Greece)

PELLA, Macedonia, Greece – The archaeological site in Pella has acquired a new museum covering an area of 6,000 square metres, which opened its doors to the public for the first time last week. Situated in the northeast corner of the site, near the contemporary town of Pella, the museum represents the culmination of efforts by archaeologists worldwide and local residents over the last 40 years.

The exhibition includes topographical and architectural plans, excavation photographs, explanatory texts concerning the exhibits, texts on the history of the city, the physical setting of the area, the history of the excavations etc. Also displayed are models of the private houses and casts of figurines and vases made with the ancient moulds found during the excavations.

It also contains collections of finds from the excavations of private houses, of the agora, the sanctuaries, the cemeteries and various sites in the district of Pella. Collections of floor mosaics, architectural parts and coins are also stored in the museum.

Full admission: Operation Hours:

Monday: closed

Tuesday- Sunday: 11.00-14.00

January 6th, Shrove Monday:11.00-14.00

Holidays

25th-26th December, Janury 1st, 25th March: closed

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