Museum of Prehistoric Thira
5 expert reviews
“The ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri of Thera—Santorini's Pompeii—has the most famous ruins in the Cyclades.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
"This is the treasure house that displays frescoes and other artifacts from the famed excavations at Akrotiri." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opposite the bus station, this well-presented museum houses extraordinary finds excavated from Akrotiri and is all the more impressive when you realise just how old they are." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Located in Thira's upper town, the museum houses the famous Akrotiri frescoes." Full review
Frommer's
"The museum's star attractions are the fragments of painted frescoes from Akrotiri...the museum also does an excellent job of telling the complex story of the island's geological history" Full review