One of the most interesting attractions Chios (capital of the eponymous island) is considered the Archaeological Museum. It is located at Michalon street, 10 far from the harbour.

The building that houses the Archaeological Museum, was built in 1966-1971, This is one of the largest museums of Chios and its total area is 2500 sqm of exhibition space is 1200 sq. m., and the rest is administrative and warehouse facilities, meeting rooms, workshops, etc.

In the second half of the 80-ies it became clear that some structures, and the building in General, require substantial strengthening. The Museum was closed in 1987 on a large-scale reconstruction, which lasted until 1998. In November 1999, the Archaeological Museum reopened its doors to visitors.

The collection presented in the Museum covers an impressive period of time, starting from the Neolithic era to the Roman period, and illustrate the development of the culture of the island in ancient times. Here you can see a variety of unique artifacts, most of which were discovered during archaeological excavations in Chios, Emporio and the Holy Galase.

In the exposition of the Archaeological Museum presents ceramics and metal, household utensils, sculpture, terracotta figurines, coins, jewelry, tombstones and funerary artifacts, architectural fragments, and more. The main Museum exhibits is the original letter of Alexander the Great (appeal to the people of Chios). Also interesting is gorgeous vases from Emporio (14th century BC), the geometric amphora from Chios (8th century BC) and the gold plates Dating to the Hellenistic period and was found in a tomb in Chios.

In the Archaeological Museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, thematic conferences and educational seminars.
In 2001, the Archaeological Museum of Chios was nominated for the title of European Museum of the year".