The Archaeological Museum of Lefkada, situated in Lefkada Town’s Cultural Center, offers a comprehensive journey through the island’s rich history, from the Paleolithic era to Roman times. Established in 1999, the museum features four thematic rooms that showcase artifacts from various archaeological sites across the island.
🏛️ Museum Layout & Highlights
- Daily Life in Antiquity
This room displays everyday items such as musical instruments, tools, coins, and agricultural implements, providing insight into the daily lives of ancient Lefkadians. - Worship and Deities
Artifacts related to religious practices, including figurines and votive offerings from shrines and caves, illustrate the island’s spiritual life. - Funerary Practices
Exhibits in this section focus on burial customs, showcasing tomb monuments, stone urns, and representations of ancient cemeteries. - Prehistoric Lefkada & Wilhelm Dörpfeld
Dedicated to the pioneering German archaeologist Wilhelm Dörpfeld, this room features prehistoric artifacts, including tools and vessels, from sites like Nirikos, Nydri, and the caves of Chirospilia and Asvotrypa.
🕒 Visiting Information
- Location: Ang. Sikelianou & N. Svoronou, Lefkada 31100, Greece
- Opening Hours: Daily, 08:30–15:30 (closed on Tuesdays)
- Admission Fees:
- General: €3
- Reduced: €2
- Free: On select dates, including International Museums Day (May 18) and the first Sunday of each month from November to March
- Contact: (+30) 2645021635
📍 Directions
The museum is located near the western end of Lefkada Town’s seafront promenade, close to the lagoon. It’s approximately a 17-minute walk from the central bus station and 15 minutes from the nearest parking area.
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
The optimal times to visit are during spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October), when the weather is pleasant, and the island is less crowded. These seasons also coincide with various cultural events and festivals, enhancing the visitor experience.
