Museums in Santorini
Museums in Santorini:
Archaeological Museum: The archaeological museum of Santorini is located in the island’s capital, Fira, on the main road. The long history of Santorini is represented by the many items found in the different excavations. The museum exhibits a collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture (from the Archaic to the Roman period) and vases and clay figurines (dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods).
Naval Museum: The Naval Museum of Santorini is located in the famous village of Oia, in the north of Santorini. The museum exhibits many items from the maritime life of the area, items that trace the maritime history of the island. The museum also features a small library and the vestiges of a Venetian fortress.
Megaron Gyzi: The Megaron Gyzi is a museum located in Fira, in the catholic neighbourhood, behind the Catholic Cathedral. It is one of the most interesting Santorini museums and exhibits engravings from the 16th all through the 19th century as well as interesting photographs of the area before and after the earthquake of 1956.
Folklore Museum: The Folklore Museum of Santorini is located in Kontohori, Fira, in a traditional cave house constructed in 1861. The museum has many interesting items to see, including traditional costumes from casual or special occasions, like weddings, shoe making equipment and a traditional winery.
Bellonio Cultural Centre: The Bellonio Cultural Centre is located in the island’s capital, Fira, and houses an interesting collection of books about Santorini.
Archaeological Museum: The archaeological museum of Santorini is located in the island’s capital, Fira, on the main road. The long history of Santorini is represented by the many items found in the different excavations. The museum exhibits a collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture (from the Archaic to the Roman period) and vases and clay figurines (dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods).
Naval Museum: The Naval Museum of Santorini is located in the famous village of Oia, in the north of Santorini. The museum exhibits many items from the maritime life of the area, items that trace the maritime history of the island. The museum also features a small library and the vestiges of a Venetian fortress.
Megaron Gyzi: The Megaron Gyzi is a museum located in Fira, in the catholic neighbourhood, behind the Catholic Cathedral. It is one of the most interesting Santorini museums and exhibits engravings from the 16th all through the 19th century as well as interesting photographs of the area before and after the earthquake of 1956.
Folklore Museum: The Folklore Museum of Santorini is located in Kontohori, Fira, in a traditional cave house constructed in 1861. The museum has many interesting items to see, including traditional costumes from casual or special occasions, like weddings, shoe making equipment and a traditional winery.
Bellonio Cultural Centre: The Bellonio Cultural Centre is located in the island’s capital, Fira, and houses an interesting collection of books about Santorini.
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