Samos · Museums
Where the island keeps its treasures, from ancient sculpture to the objects of everyday village life.
Essential
Vathy
One of the most important regional museums in Greece, with finds from the Heraion including bronze and ivory offerings from across the ancient world.
Must see: The Kouros of Samos, 5.25 m tall: the largest surviving kouros
Pythagorion
A modern museum built over excavated remains of the ancient city, telling the story of Samos from prehistory to the early Christian period.
Must see: Portrait statues and grave monuments of the ancient city
More to explore
Malagari, Vathy
In the old stone buildings of the island's wine cooperative, with giant barrels, historic equipment and a tasting of Samos Muscat at the end.
Must see: The tasting of Muscat wines
Mytilinii
Fossils of giraffes, horses and other animals that roamed Samos millions of years ago, when the island was joined to Asia Minor.
Must see: Fossils of the Samotherium, an ancient giraffe relative
Vathy
Icons, manuscripts and church treasures from the island's monasteries, housed beside the metropolitan church.
Must see: Post-Byzantine icons from Samian monasteries
Opening hours change seasonally. Check with each museum before visiting.