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Citizens may contact the Ephorate of Antiquities of Messenia for the following:

A. Applications:

  • Application for publication in an electronic edition

  • Application for the temporary concession of a monument

  • Application form for the issuance of a filming permit

  • Application form for the issuance of a photography permit

  • Application form for the use of archaeological images online

B. Legislation – Case Law:

  • Procedures for the temporary concession of monuments for events

  • Fees for photography, filming, the use of audiovisual works and images, and fees for events in archaeological sites

  • Law 4858/2021 – Protection of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage

  • Presidential Decree 4/2018 – Organization of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports

  • Presidential Decree 32/2022 – Amendment of Presidential Decree 4/2018 (Organization of the Ministry of Culture and Sports)

Opening Hours of Museums, Monuments, and Archaeological Sites

Summer schedule (April 1 – October 31, 2024)

Site / Museum Opening Hours
Archaeological Site & Museum of Ancient Messene 08:00–20:00
Archaeological Museum of Messenia, Kalamata Tuesday: 12:30–20:00, Other days: 08:00–20:00
Archaeological Museum of Chora, Trifylia Closed (restoration works)
Archaeological Site of Peristeria 08:30–15:30
Archaeological Site of Karpofora (Nichoria) 08:30–15:30
Archaeological Museum of Pylos 08:00–20:00
Palace of Nestor 08:00–20:00
Kalamata Castle 08:00–20:00
Methoni Castle 08:00–20:00
Pylos Castle 08:00–20:00
Kyparissia Castle 08:30–15:30
Akovitika Archaeological Site By appointment with the Ephorate
Fortified Complex of the Troupakis–Mourtzinis Family, Old Kardamyli 08:00–20:00
Tholos Tomb of Antheia By appointment with the Ephorate
Tholos Tomb of Malthi By appointment with the Ephorate
Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior, Christianoi (Trifylia) 08:30–15:30
Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior (Andromonastiro), Petralona Mon–Fri: 07:00–15:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)

Seasonal adjustments (from September 1, 2024):

  • September 1–15 → 08:00–19:30

  • September 16–30 → 08:00–19:00

  • October 1–15 → 08:00–18:30

  • October 16–31 → 08:00–18:00