Byzantine Museum of Ioannina
The museum contains collections of Early Christian and Byzantine sculptures.
The Byzantine Museum of Ioannina is located inside the Castle of Ioannina, in the southeast acropolis known as Itch Kale. The majority of the museum’s collection is housed in the building where the Military Hospital was built, over the ruins of the residence (serai) of Ali Pasha. The collection of silverware is kept on the so-called Treasure Chest located at the center of the citadel, while, at the Fethiye mosque, an exhibition about the history of the city is presented.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Before your visit see the following information:
Dates and opening hours:
The majority of museums and collections are closed on Tuesdays. In the winter season (November – March) the opening hours are from 08:30 – 15:30 (09:00 – 16:00 for the major ones) and are extended during the summer ( April – October ). The last admission is 20΄ before closing time. Adjustments or changes to the opening hours and days are announced at the Ministry of Culture and Sports website ( https://www.culture.gov.gr/en/service/SitePages/view.aspx?iiD=2710 ). For further information and confirmation please call the Museum before your visit.
Museums are closed on the following holidays:
1 January, 25 March, Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 & 26 December
Museums are open on the following holidays:
6 January, Clean Monday, Greek Orthodox Easter Monday, Holy Spirit Monday, 15 August, 28 October.
In the Good Friday and Saturday the opening hours diversify.For further information and confirmation please call or visit the museum’s website.
In the Good Friday and Saturday the opening hours diversify.For further information and confirmation please call or visit the museum’s website.
Admission fee:
Valid tickets (full and reduced) needed for admission. In some cases there is a special ticket package for museums and archaeological sites within the same area. From the 1st of November till 31st of March a reduced rate for single-use tickets is valid for all visitors .
Free of charge for all visitors (without fee payment), on the following dates:
6 March (in memory of Melina Mercouri), 18 April (International Monuments Day), 18 May (International Museums Day), the last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days), 28 October (National Holiday), and every first Sunday of each month from November 1st until March 31st
For information about free and reduced admission to Greek State Museums please press here: https://www.culture.gov.gr/en/service/SitePages/view.aspx?iID=2695
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