Santorini in Winter: Museums & Ancient Sites Open for the Season 2025/2026
From November 1 2025 to March 31 2026, Santorini’s museums and archaeological treasures welcome visitors with their winter schedule. The new timetable, set by the Ministry of Culture, keeps the island’s heritage vibrant even in the quieter months.
Winter Opening Hours on Santorini
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Open daily except Tuesday, 08:30–15:30
Entry €20 · Tel. 22860 81939
Archaeological Museum of Thera
Open daily except Monday, 08:30–15:30
Entry €10 · Tel. 22860 22217
Ancient Thera Archaeological Site
November: Friday–Sunday, 08:30–15:30
December–February: by appointment with the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades
March: daily except Wednesday, 08:30–15:30
Entry €10 · Tel. 22860 25405 / 22860 81939
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
Open daily except Tuesday, 08:30–15:30
Entry €10 · Tel. 22860 25405
Collection of Icons & Ecclesiastical Relics of Agia Triada Pyrgos
Open daily except Tuesday
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:30–15:30 · Thu 11:00–15:30
Entry €5 · Tel. 22860 34487
Useful Info
Visitors can enter up to 20 minutes before closing.
Sites close on Dec 25–26, Jan 1, and Mar 25, but remain open on Epiphany and Clean Monday.
Tickets & Free Days
Ticket prices remain stable year-round; EU visitors aged 65+ enjoy a 50% reduction from October 1 to May 31.
Free entry applies to:
- EU citizens up to 25 years old
- Non-EU citizens up to 18 years old
- People with disabilities and other eligible groups
Free entry dates:
6 March, 18 April, 18 May, last weekend of September, 28 October, and every first and third Sunday from November to March.
Whether you want to wander the quiet streets of Akrotiri, explore ancient Thera above the sea, or spend a calm afternoon in a museum, Santorini’s winter season offers a serene way to meet its timeless past.
SANTORINI PHOTOGRAPHER ANNA SULTE 