Archaeological Museum of Corfu

The Archaeological Museum of Corfu sits in the city near Garitsa Bay, a fitting setting for treasures drawn largely from the ancient temple of Artemis at Corcyra. Its centerpiece is a colossal limestone pediment carved around 580 BC, a rare and striking survival of early Archaic Greek sculpture. The scene shows the Gorgon Medusa flanked by panthers, composed with formidable symmetry and power. Opened in 1962, the museum gathers these finds into a compact, rewarding collection that rewards a slow, attentive visit.