The Lost Atlantis Experience Museum is an interactive museum near Megalochori, Santorini, focused on the island’s Minoan history and the Atlantis myth. Its exhibits include augmented reality, holograms and a 9D experience, making it a distinct indoor stop to pair with other sights in the south of the island.
- Location: Megalochori, Santorini; the nearby bus stop is Akrotiri Crossroad (Grigoris Bakery).
- Regular hours: Open Monday and Tuesday; closed Wednesday to Sunday
- Admission: €14 per person; €7 for children aged 7–12; free for children under 6.
What to Expect at Lost Atlantis Experience
Lost Atlantis Experience presents Santorini’s Minoan past alongside the legend of Atlantis using interactive and digital displays. The privately initiated museum occupies a 700-square-metre building near Megalochori.
Among the exhibits are a diorama of Atlantis, an interactive fresco about Plato’s journey, a holographic display of Santorini’s geological evolution and an animated Plato hologram. The 9D experience recreates an earthquake, tsunami and volcanic eruption associated with Atlantis’s destruction. Exhibits are available in Greek, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Chinese.
Where Is the Lost Atlantis Experience Museum?
The museum is in Megalochori, Santorini, near Akrotiri Crossroad (Grigoris Bakery), the nearby bus stop.
From Villa Voula, the museum is about 67 minutes on foot or about 12 minutes by car. A bus route and journey time from Perissa are not provided.
How do you get from Perissa to the museum?
Plan the trip from Perissa to Megalochori, where the museum is located. Akrotiri Crossroad (Grigoris Bakery) is the nearby bus stop; check local transport details before setting out.
If you are driving from Perissa, confirm parking arrangements with the museum before you go.
Tickets, Hours and Visitor Information
The museum’s regular schedule is daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last entrance at 18:00. Admission is €14 per person, €7 for children aged 7–12 and free for children under 6. The museum invites visitors to book tickets; it does not specify whether advance booking is required.
Opening hours
- Monday and Tuesday: 10:00–17:00
- Wednesday to Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go. For questions, the museum provides +30 22860 85076 and info@lost-atlantis.com.
Planning a Visit with Other South Santorini Stops
Megalochori puts the museum in the southern part of Santorini, where you can plan a day around other archaeological and coastal sights. If Ancient Akrotiri is on your itinerary, its archaeological site offers a different perspective on the island’s past; this guide to visiting Ancient Akrotiri covers the site.
FAQs
What does the museum focus on?
It explores Santorini’s Minoan history and the Atlantis myth through interactive displays and digital experiences.
What is the closest bus stop?
The nearby bus stop is Akrotiri Crossroad (Grigoris Bakery).
Are children’s tickets available?
Children aged 7–12 pay €7, and children under 6 enter free. Admission for adults is €14 per person.