Delos is an island no one can stay on except for archeologists, so basically the whole island is a museum. I would recommend a boat tour that takes you to this island for 2hrs. We went for 3hrs and it was a bit long. To get onto the site there is a 5euro charge, but everything on the island (besides food and drink or a private tour) is included in this price. The building itself is smack-dab in the center next to a cute little cafe. Inside you find some really cool discoveries (for some strange reason you can take pictures, but no pictures are allowed with someone in them... strange...). I loved the little tib-bits written on the descriptions. Very cool, large enough so you know why there's a museum, but not to big to become too boring! :) Definitely worth a visit.
The museum was very nice. The real lion statues are there, and a lot of very nice mosaic images. You are allowed to take photos of the statues, but you are not allowed to pose in front of them.
It was good to get out of the scorching sun but at the same time great to see more ruins and pottery, marble sculptures from Delos. There is a minimal charge(I can't remember the price) There is a washroom facility in the building a well. Make sure you hike up to the museum while you are on Delos because I think this museum is well worth seeing. It is warm inside but it was also a break from the sun on your back.I didn't give it full marks because of the heat inside the building. It needs fans or more ventilation. I enjoyed seeing everything inside and there were a lot of people and tour groups coming and going. Enjoy!
The amazing tour and stroll through Delos' open air archeological site is culminated by a visit to this wonderful museum that offers in display the artifacts collected through the decades. A treasure for humanity to indulge and learn from the remnants of our ancient forefathers.An intellectual orgasm of the highest caliber.
Small museum with several rooms filled with original, Ancient Greek artifacts. Fee to enter is included in your tour fee to the island.Statues in various states of completeness (due to age of course), several of the original Delos lions are in the museum, jewelry, cookware, busts, mosaics, full size statues, etc. after there to view.
We had a guided tour of Delos led by a professional...the tour guide was not allowed in the museum with us but did recommend a few things for us to look for while we visited on our own. The actual lions from the avenue are located in the museum with many other artifacts for preservation. The museum was hot and stuffy so we only did a quick pass through. There was no additional charge to enter, so if you make it to the island it is worthwhile to visit. There are many items from daily use on display which enable you to peek into the past.
So much to see. An amazing museum of archaeological sites. Ancient Greece comes alive here. As other reviewers have noted, the entire island is an archaeological site. Taking a boat ride is best, and expecting to spend at least an hour in the museum and an hour outside wandering around will be enough. We were on a National Geographic tour of the Aegean Sea upon the sailing vessel the Sea Cloud--which you can see from one of the photos anchored in the harbor of Delos. We were there last summer (meant to review earlier) and it was very hot. So going inside the museum was indeed a break from the relentless sun as another reviewer had noted. Take a hat.
Visited Delos earlier this week and it was a very bumpy ride indeed travelling across on the ferry, more so on the way back. As one who has his sea legs it was not a problem for me but there were certainly a few WHITE FACES on board, more so on the return journey. So if Delos is on the cards for you but you struggle with seasickness then I would advise you visit during the peak holiday period when the weather is calmer rather than October as we are currently in.The actual site visit was truly wonderful and one more to tick off the Bucket List however the exorbitant prices that the one and only cafe charge for the simplest of food is simply scandalous. Bearing in mind one pays €18 each for a return ferry (reasonable), €5.00 each (more than happy to pay of course) to enter and ultimately support the Museum \ historical site, being charged €20.00 for two fruit juices and A small SINGLE slice of orange cake is appalling. We haven't met anyone who was comfortable with this charges levied by this cafe - to be blunt it's daylight robbery and on a grand scale.In summary a wonderful historical site and great value for money for €5.00 but you would be wise to take some food and drink with you. The cost of food and drink on the ferry was very reasonable.Enjoy your time there and remember the sun cream as it is certainly a sun trap, and coupled with the sea breeze the chances for sunburn are greatly increased.
All tiny Delos island is a Museum.If you visit it you should see it all!The MUseum is small ( only few rooms) with very interesting exhibits dating from 25th century BC, statues, pottery and every day items. Many pieces are excellent, you have to see by yourselves.
We didn't expect amenities. Just antiquity. We got plenty of that. I would like to see more tour guides on site instead of seeing the island mostly on our own, or signing up for an expensive tour from elsewhere.The amount of time allotted is only three hours and it takes longer than that to view things. So you end up rushed, or if you take proper time, you will miss a lot. It does get pretty hot and there is no shade unless you go inside the museum.