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Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
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Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Getting around: In the Old Town of Rhodes, near the Street of the Knights; fully walkable within the medieval walled city.
Hours: Typically open Tuesday-Sunday, roughly 8am-3pm or later in season, closed Mondays; check locally as hours shift.

Housed in the former Hospital of the Knights of St. John, a substantial medieval building in its own right, this museum holds finds spanning Rhodes's ancient and medieval history, including the well-known Aphrodite of Rhodes statue and material from ancient necropoleis around the island. The building's medieval infirmary hall and courtyard are architecturally significant independent of the collection inside.

It's a moderate-sized museum, giving useful context for the wider ancient and Knights-era history that the Old Town's streets and Palace of the Grand Master don't fully explain on their own.

A visit takes about an hour to ninety minutes.

Archaeological Museum of Rhodes FAQs

What is the museum building itself?

It occupies the former Hospital of the Knights of St. John, a significant medieval structure with an infirmary hall and courtyard worth seeing alongside the collection.

Is the Aphrodite of Rhodes on display here?

Yes, the well-known ancient statue is one of the museum's notable pieces.

How long does a visit take?

About an hour to ninety minutes for most visitors.

Is it near other Old Town sights?

Yes, it's close to the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master, making it easy to combine into one Old Town walk.

Does it cover ancient or medieval history, or both?

Both — the collection spans ancient Rhodian artifacts through medieval material connected to the Knights' era.

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