Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Rhodes, Greece

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the monumental edifice that was the hospital of the Knights of Saint John. Construction of it was begun in 1440 and brought to completion in the time of the Grand Master d'Aubusson (1476-1503).

The Museum contains various collections of archaeological artifacts from various parts of Rhodes and the neighbouring islands, including the Statue of the Crouching Aphrodite (1st century BC), which was inspired by a famous prototype work created by the sculptor Doidalsas in the 3rd century BC, and the Pyxis of the Fikellura type (mid-6th century BC).

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Founded: 1914
Category: Museums in Greece

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en.wikipedia.org
www.gtp.gr

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C. K. (20 days ago)
Interesting place to visit. The €3 entry fee didn't break the budget. Much larger and spacious than originally pictured. Enjoyed the great hall and the statues. The decorative arts and pottery exhibits were informative. Overall, very educational.
Stephen Goller (2 months ago)
First, Rhodes is awesome, and is just amazing to be at. Wish I had a week or so to explore fully. Everywhere you turn in this museum there is another room or patio with interesting stuff. It is easy to get lost in there. Some of the artifacts are well over 2000 years old and in pretty good shape. Cute little museum shoppe as well.
Zemin Hu (old skool boy) (3 months ago)
Every visitor with history curiosity should see this museum since it tells the past and present of Rhodes. It collects ancient artifacts and relics unearthed from all over Rhodes, carved ancient Greek statues during the hellenistic period, such as Aphrodite, and various pottery jars. The central hall displays various stone shield emblems and sarcophagi, revealing the cooperative relationship between the Knights Haapitaller Hospitaller and other knights.
julie Vernon (3 months ago)
What a treat this place is! Only cost us 12 euros for 2 of us. So worth it! We had no idea how huge this place is! Full of some amazing archaeological finds. Has a beautiful outside court/garden area too. It used to be a hospital apparently for the knights. So much history. You should definitely visit this place.
Nick Zandes (5 months ago)
A def place to visit when in Rhodes. It's truly spectacular. The whole old city is magic. The museum looks small from the outside but it is huge. It's got so many levels. The art pieces of pottery and smaller items are truly unbelievable. So many centuries ago they thought of all these pieces. A small break on one of the levels at the cafe we stopped for a cold drink, I decided for a granita and the mrs a Greek frappe and a Greek sweet. The garden area is so luscious behind all the wall structures , you would not think it was there. So many beautiful pieces of marble and rock structures were a Site to see. Some of the head stones of the period were great to see with so much detail. A must see. When you buy a ticket for the palace, add a couple more and get tickets for the museum as well. Both are a must visite
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