The Archeological Museum of Lefkada Island (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Λευκάδας) is the best place to know more about the ancient history of the region. Despite its tiny size, the exhibits of the museum contain hundreds of important archeological findings, which are well cataloged and have sophisticated environment.
In Lefkada the Archeological Museum is also the best place to explore the world of Wilhelm Dörpfeld, a famous German archeologist, who started many excavations on the island. This museum is a recommended attraction for everyone, who want to know more about the ancient roots of this Greek island.
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Where to find the Archeological Museum in Lefkada Island, and how to access
The Archeological Museum of Lefkada Island is located in Lefkada town, in the building of Cultural Center. This part of the capital is quite easy to reach, because the Cultural Center is situated directly on the west end of the north seaside promenade (Angelos Sikelianos street), literally next to the shallow lagoon.
From the wooden bridge of Lefkada just walk through the seaside promenade next the canal, and you arrive directly here. In front of the building there are some parking places, but its worth to use a large parking lot, situated just a few meters away, next to the west wing of the building.
What to see in the Archeological Museum of Lefkada
The Archeological Museum of Lefkada Island is dedicated to the ancient history of the region, from first archeological findinds of the stone age until the era of fluorishing Ancient Lefkas. The exhibits of the Archeological Museum introduce visitors the ancient life, well documented behind the glass exhibition showcases, but there are a few bigger columns, and ancient sculptures as well.
Inscriptions in Greek and in English languages help to understand the purpose of the objects, explaining interesting details at many places. It is exciting to see, how this ancient civilization lived in Lefkada Island: their house building techniques, their musical instruments, and the local economy and the arts are all fascinating.
Ancient Lefkas (Leukas) was the largest city of the island, which were built on the hills between Lefkada town and Kariotes village. The ruins of the ancient town can be seen just in very few places, but the Archeological Museum of Lefkada introduces most of the archeological findings.
One of the best parts in Lefkada Archeological Museum is the exhibiton, which commemorates the archaeologist Wilhelm Dörpfeld. The German professor was the first archeologist, who started important excavations in Lefkada Island, because he believed that the Kingdom of the Ancient Ithaca was situated in this island.
One of these old excavations can be visited in Nidri, which became famous as “the ancient Royal Tombs (Tumuli)”. In Wilhelm Dörpfeld room you can see some pieces of ancient objects, and there are descriptions of his local archeological sites.
The Archeological Museum of Lefkada is small, consists just of a few rooms, but offer quite different experiences than the other sights of the island. For travellers who want to learn the roots and past of the island, a visit is strongly recommended here.
The Cultural Center of Lefkada contains some other exhibits in every year, and an open air theater is also situated there. One of the most famous local events is Lefkada Folklore Festival, where talented dancers and musicians perform their unique arts from many countries of the world.
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The Archeological Museum of Lefkada photos and infos
- Known as: Lefkada Archeological Museum, Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Λευκάδας
- Location: Aggelou Sikelianou str. Lefkada 311 00 Greece
- Coordinates: 38.834822, 20.703954
- Opening hours: 8:30 – 15:30, closed on Tuesdays
- Entry fee: approx 3 Euro
Some photos from the collection of the Archeological Museum.
