The Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) is the main and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus. Work on the building commenced in 1908 and was completed in 1924, when Cyprus was still a British colony. Several extensions were added later, to reach its present form.
 
A visit through the collections of the museum provides an opportunity to experience the development of Cyprus' civilisation, from the Neolithic age to the Early Byzantine period (7th century AD). Finds from extensive excavations all over the island enrich the museum's collections and contribute to the development of Cyprus' archaeology and research into the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean.
 
The collections consist of pottery, jewellery, sculpture, coins, copper objects, and other artifacts, exhibited in chronological order in the various museum galleries.
 
Pieces of important artistic as well as archaeological and historical value that are typical of Cypriot culture include the cross-shaped idol of the Chalcolithic period, the Early Bronze age pottery from Vouni, the Late Bronze age golden jewellery from Egkomi and the 1st century BC statue of Aphrodite of Soloi. The museum is a stop on the Aphrodite Cultural Route.
 
1 Museum Street, Nicosia, Cyprus - Tel: +357 22865864 or +357 22865888

Open all the year round - Entrance: €2,00

Tue., Wed., Fri.: 08:00-16:00
Thu.: 08:00-17:00, Sat.: 09:00-16:00
Sun.: 10:00-13:00, Mon.: closed