Lesvos Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Lesvos Greece, Eastern Aegean: The Archaeological Museum in Mytilene Lesvos is housed today in two buildings. The old building is located near the port and constitutes the former residence of Achilleas Vournazos family. This three-storied house was built in 1921 and has a fine Neoclassical architecture. In 1965, the Greek State bought the building. In 1985, the Ministry of the Aegean was housed there and the archaeological colllection was exhibited in the basement. When the Ministry was moved in 1991, the collection was rearranged in the entire building.

This building houses findings from excavations in the entire island. These findings date from the Ancient till the Roman times and include tombstones, parts of ancient temples, relief sculpture, marble or stone statues, coins, heavy objects of daily use, jewelry and findings from excavations in the cave of Saint Bartholomew.