A journey through the history of Thesprotia across the centuries
The Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa will offer you an excellent opportunity to discover the rich and multifaceted past of Thesprotia, from the Middle Palaeolithic period to the late Roman, Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. Built at the northern entrance to the town, the museum has been operating since the end of 2009.
At the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa you have the opportunity to walk through centuries of history and to connect with the cultural identity of the wider area. The permanent exhibition, entitled “Thesprotians’ Land”, houses more than 1,600 exhibits, organised into five thematic sections: Archaeological–Historical Overview, Settlements of the Historic Periods, Public Life, Private Life and Funerary customs.
Within the museum’s spaces, a variety of objects are displayed which highlight the changes through time and the development of Thesprotia: clay vessels, jewellery, tools, glass and metal objects, as well as finds associated with daily life, trade, worship and funerary practices.
The museum also features a multi-purpose hall, a cinema hall, a small amphitheatre and a space for temporary exhibitions and educational programmes, elements that make it pioneering and multifunctional. Its modern facilities, its educational opportunities and its temporary exhibitions enhance the experience, offering knowledge, emotion and inspiration.
Discover Thesprotia, explore the history of the region and let the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa become your gateway to a world full of memories and culture.
At the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa you have the opportunity to walk through centuries of history and to connect with the cultural identity of the wider area. The permanent exhibition, entitled “Thesprotians’ Land”, houses more than 1,600 exhibits, organised into five thematic sections: Archaeological–Historical Overview, Settlements of the Historic Periods, Public Life, Private Life and Funerary customs.
Within the museum’s spaces, a variety of objects are displayed which highlight the changes through time and the development of Thesprotia: clay vessels, jewellery, tools, glass and metal objects, as well as finds associated with daily life, trade, worship and funerary practices.
The museum also features a multi-purpose hall, a cinema hall, a small amphitheatre and a space for temporary exhibitions and educational programmes, elements that make it pioneering and multifunctional. Its modern facilities, its educational opportunities and its temporary exhibitions enhance the experience, offering knowledge, emotion and inspiration.
Discover Thesprotia, explore the history of the region and let the Archaeological Museum of Igoumenitsa become your gateway to a world full of memories and culture.
