Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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| Established | 1982 (New museum) |
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| Location | Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece |
| Type | Archaeological museum |
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας) is one of the great museums of Greece in Olympia, Elis, and houses artifacts found in the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia.
The museum was built opposite the excavation site in a valley northwest of the Kronion hill. Designed by Patroklos Karantinos, it was officially opened in 1982. One of the best known exhibits is the Nike of Paeonius, which is featured on the medals awarded during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
The statue of Apollo from the west pediment of the Temple of Zeus was depicted on the obverse of the Greek 1000 drachmas banknote of 1987-2001.
Late archaic terracotta statue of Zeus and Ganymede
Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
Nike of Paionios
Statue of Hadrian
Coordinates: 37°38′36.30″N 21°37′45.80″E / 37.6434167°N 21.6293889°E
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