It is housed in a neoclassical building of the former Panarcadic hospital "Evangelistria", which was founded during the years 1895-1905. The building was designed by Ernst Ziller. The archaeological museum was established by the Ephor of Antiquities, Dr. Theodoros Spyropoulos, during the years 1980-1986 and was inaugurated by the then Minister of Culture Melina Merkouri.