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Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Museum of Prehistoric Thera is a museum on Santorini, in Fira. Hours differ between summer and winter, so check the day's opening times before you go. Close by, as the crow flies: PK Cocktail Bar (about 1 min on foot) and No Name Grill Restaurant Santorini (about 2 min on foot).
It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 3,132 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Volcano & hot springsWalk the crater on Nea Kameni, then swim to the warm, rust-coloured springs off Palea Kameni. Wear shoes you do not mind ruining.See guided tours →
- Akrotiri, the Bronze Age townA prehistoric town preserved under volcanic ash, under a roof — one of the few sights on the island that works in the midday heat.Check tickets →
- Oia at sunset, organisedThe most crowded half-hour on the island. A tour handles the ride back, which is the hard part.See guided tours →
- Caldera sunset catamaranUnder the caldera cliffs to the volcanic islets and swim stops, with the sunset seen from the water rather than from a packed wall in Oia.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Museum of Prehistoric Thera?
The address is Fira 847 00, in Fira, Santorini, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Museum of Prehistoric Thera?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:30–15:30; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 08:30–15:30; Thursday: 08:30–15:30; Friday: 08:30–15:30; Saturday: 08:30–15:30; Sunday: 08:30–15:30. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Museum of Prehistoric Thera worth it?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 3,132 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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