Application to Study at the Stratigraphical Museum in Knossos

Please Note: During reconstruction of the Stratigraphic Museum, research permits will not be possible.  If you have questions on this or anything else regarding the Knossos Research Centre, please contact Dr. Kostis Christakis, Knossos Curator.

Please make a brief description in the Material/Collection field and send an email with document attached with COMPLETE references to the material concerned, mentioning the permanent storage place of material.

If published material, full bibliographic references are required in addition to photocopies of any relevant illustrations that will assist identification.

If unpublished material, please ensure written permission from the excavator is enclosed; or similar permission from the BSA, if that is not possible.

If Sampling is intended, additional permits will need to be processed through the School Administrator (See Individual Study Permits).

Terms and Conditions

PERMISSION TO STUDY IN THE STRATIGRAPHICAL MUSEUM AT KNOSSOS IS SUBJECT TO THE STRATIGRAPHICAL MUSEUM (SM) REGULATIONS.

  1. No archaeological material is allowed outside the Stratigraphical Museum.
  2. No unauthorised persons are allowed into any parts of the Stratigraphical Museum.
  3. Anyone studying/publishing material stored permanently or temporarily at the Stratigraphical Museum should show the Curator on arrival their copy of study/publication permit.
  4. Stratigraphical Museum Hours:

Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00

For further information about this application or other queries, please contact the Curator directly: knossos.curator@bsa.ac.uk