Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Here, you combine a visit to both an archeological site and a museum.The building in itself is a magnificent specimen of Gothic architecture as well as a building of great historical significance. This was once the hospital of the Knights Hospitaler. Initiated by Grand Master Antonio Fluvian in the late 1430s, it was built all the way through the tenure of Grand Master Jean De Lastic and was completed in the days of Grand Master Pierre D' Aubusson in 1489.The museum provides a wonderful collection of Rhodian antiquities as well as from other islands within its vicinity, covering a time span from the geometric period to the late middle ages.The exhibits of the geometric period are many and impressive. The archaic period is somewhat less rich in comparison. The pottery collection of the classical period is magnificent.The items of the Hellenistic era are fewer than one would imagine, as this was the age when Rhodes was at its peak, financially, demographically, militarily, and politically. This was when it had the means and the confidence to build the Colossus, as well as its renowned great Fortifications that dwarfed their magnificent medieval counterparts that rightfully strike us today.Findings of early Roman days are not too many, and the same applies for the Byzantine period.Finally, as expected, there are many items from the later middle ages, and some from the times of Ottoman occupation.Don't miss the wonderful garden in the back...you'll miss the breathtaking mosaics collection as well as the tranquility that emanates from the surroundings.

What a treat this place is! Only cost us 12 euros for 2 of us. So worth it! We had no idea how huge this place is! Full of some amazing archaeological finds. Has a beautiful outside court/garden area too. It used to be a hospital apparently for the knights. So much history. You should definitely visit this place.

First, Rhodes is awesome, and is just amazing to be at. Wish I had a week or so to explore fully. Everywhere you turn in this museum there is another room or patio with interesting stuff. It is easy to get lost in there. Some of the artifacts are well over 2000 years old and in pretty good shape. Cute little museum shoppe as well.

Interesting place to visit. The €3 entry fee didn't break the budget. Much larger and spacious than originally pictured. Enjoyed the great hall and the statues. The decorative arts and pottery exhibits were informative. Overall, very educational.

Every visitor with history curiosity should see this museum since it tells the past and present of Rhodes. It collects ancient artifacts and relics unearthed from all over Rhodes, carved ancient Greek statues during the hellenistic period, such as Aphrodite, and various pottery jars. The central hall displays various stone shield emblems and sarcophagi, revealing the cooperative relationship between the Knights Haapitaller Hospitaller and other knights.