The extensive renovation of the Archaeological Museum of Argos, in the Peloponnese, inaugurated just a few days ago with a significantly expanded exhibition space, is a milestone that extends far beyond the local community. After a 12-year hiatus, the new museum – a project by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Region of the Peloponnese – places the historic city of Argos once again on the national and international cultural map. The project, which had been in planning since 2012, commenced in 2019 and was funded through the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF/ESPA) and the EU Recovery Fund.
Those who have a personal connection with the region and understand the long road Argos must travel in order to secure a place worthy of its extraordinary historical legacy can fully appreciate the significance of this new institution. As part of a wider cultural complex that includes the Byzantine Museum and the Epigraphic Museum, both housed in the former Kapodistrias Barracks, the museum forms the centrepiece of a revitalized cultural district. Located near the municipal neoclassical Market of Argos, designed by architect Panos Karathanassopoulos, and close to Agios Petros Square, the Archaeological Museum has now become one of the city’s most important landmarks.
