Local Archaeological Kourion Museum, Episkopi

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF KOURION (EPISKOPI) FOR UPGRADE WORKS

The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture wishes to inform the public that the Local Archaeological Museum of Kourion (Episkopi) will be closed to visitors from 1 August 2026 due to scheduled upgrade and infrastructure improvement works.

The works aim to enhance the Museum’s exhibition and operational spaces in order to improve the visitor experience, ensure the better protection and presentation of the archaeological collections, and create a more modern, accessible, and welcoming museum environment.

The Department of Antiquities apologises for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and thanks visitors for their understanding and cooperation throughout the duration of the works.

The date of the Museum’s reopening will be announced in due course.

Kourion Archaeological Museum is housed in a traditional building that was once the private residence of the late George McFadden, Assistant Director of the University of Pennsylvania, who led extensive archaeological research at the ancient city of Kourion and its environs from 1934 -1953.

The museum opened in 1969 and consists of two exhibition halls that showcase finds from the nearby archaeological sites, including red polished ware of the Early Bronze age, pottery and golden jewellery of the Mycenaean era, and a large number of offerings from the nearby Sanctuary of Apollon Hylates.

The skeletal remains of inhabitants of the city who lost their lives in the 4th century earthquakes constitute one of the most impressive exhibits of the museum, and were found in situ in a Roman house.