In southern Greece, 12 km from Mykonos town, is one of the oldest European cities – Argos. Its continuous history goes back more than 5000 years. In Argos quite a lot of attractions that are worth visiting.

Archaeological Museum of Argos is interesting for its extensive collection of exhibits. Antique artifacts presented in the Museum will introduce visitors to a rather impressive period of history, from prehistoric times to the Roman era.

The Museum consists of two parts. The first Museum Kallergis, built in 1830, was the residence of the Greek General and political leader Demetrios Kallergis (1803-1867). In 1932, the heirs of the Kallergis family donated the building to the city authorities of the city of Argos. October 25, 1955 the building, together with the adjacent territory, was officially handed over to the state for conversion into a Museum that opened in 1957.

The construction of the second part of the Museum was curated by the French Archaeological school (Athens). Was opened in 1961.

The artifacts in the Museum, found during excavations of ancient Argos and surrounding areas. Most of the artifacts found in the ancient Agora, in the area of the ancient Roman theatre, as well as during the excavation of the Mycenaean graves. American school of classical studies provided in the collection of the Museum their trophies, found during excavations Lenny.

The Museum presents a large collection of vases, including a vase with high, almost vertical handles, decorated with geometric lines, images of horses and waterfowl. Interest and vase with two horizontal and two vertical handles depicting dancing women, snakes and birds. A special place in the exhibition is a vase depicting the fight between Theseus and the Minotaur in the presence of Ariadne, the famous ancient Greek vase-painter of Hermonassa Dating from 460-450 BC Also, a very interesting fragment of a vase depicting Ulysses and his companions blinding the Cyclops Polyphemus; it belongs to the 7th century BC

The Museum has many sculptures, among them a statue of Hercules. This is a copy of the statue made by Lysippos to the shopping area of the city Sicyon; belongs to the Roman period. Of particular interest is the miniature clay figurine lactating women. This is one of the oldest sculptures of the human body, found in Europe. Similar figurines were found during the excavation of the graves and settlements of the Mycenaean period 14-13 century BC

You can also look at the bronze cuirass and helmet of the 8th century BC, and a jug of Minoan origin, found during excavations Lenny (15th century BC).

In the courtyard of the Museum you can admire interesting Roman mosaics depicting the symbols of the 12 months and Dionysus (5th century BC).

The Museum's collection is of great historical value.