Museum
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira houses the extraordinary finds from the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri, preserved under volcanic ash. Its centerpiece is the collection of vibrant wall paintings, including the famous Spring Fresco and the Boxing Boys, which depict Minoan life and nature. The museum also features pottery, tools, and furniture that illustrate the advanced civilization that thrived on Santorini before the catastrophic eruption. The exhibits are arranged chronologically, guiding visitors through the island's prehistoric development.
Don't miss
- The Spring Fresco with its vivid swallows and lilies
- The Boxing Boys fresco, a rare depiction of Minoan sport
- Everyday objects like clay vessels, bronze tools, and stone vases from Akrotiri
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of Prehistoric Thera
You can visit Museum of Prehistoric Thera on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPrivate Transfer from-to Santorini airport to-from anywhere in Santorini Island4.9★ · 74 travelersFree cancellationFrom$27 per personSee dates →
Best full daySantorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)4.4★ · 1,371 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$41 per personSee dates →
Private & flexible6hr PRIVATE Santorini Tour, All Must-see Places plus photos5★ · 57 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$262 per personSee dates →Getting there
More attractions in Fira