Friday saw the official opening of the new Archeological Museum in Patras by the Greek Minister of Culture, Antonis Samaras.

The museum will display valuable collections of mosaics, ancient glass vases, and findings from graves from the prehistoric to the Roman eras across three halls.

The central hall, called “Private Life Hall” will display objects from the everyday life of the ancient world.

Visitors will be able to see instruments and plates that were used in the ancient households as well as mosaics found in the local region.