The Museum of Prehistoric Thera, located in the center of Fira (Thera), is one of the most important museums in Greece, dedicated to prehistoric life and the civilization of Akrotiri, the so-called "Pompeii of the Aegean," buried by the violent eruption of the 17th century BC. 

The modern building, inaugurated in 2000, is divided into four thematic sections: the history of research on Thera; the geology of the island; the period from the Late Neolithic to the Late Cycladic I; the peak development of Akrotiri in the late Cycladic I (17th century BC). 

The collections are exceptional: you can admire extraordinarily well-preserved Minoan frescoes, such as the famous "Spring Fresco" with swallows and lilies, and the "Boxing Boys," depicting young athletes. The museum also contains Cycladic marble figurines, decorated ceramics, gold jewelry (including the brilliant statuette of the golden ibex), bronze tools and seals, all findings from the sites of Akrotiri and Potamos. 

The museum tour is enriched by multilingual panels and interactive audio guides that contextualize the artifacts in an immersive visual and educational experience.