PREHISTORIC MUSEUM
THIRA MUSEUM (FIRA) |
| The museum endeavors to sketch the course of
Prehistoric Thira, through selected finds from various excavations.
The exhibition covers units such as the research history at Thira, the
island's history from late Neolithic to late Cycladic period and the
heyday of Akrotiri with aspects as the architecture of the city, the
emergent bureaucratic system, wall painting and pottery art etc.
Noteworthy are the furniture plaster casts, household equipment,
weapons, seals, impressive wall paintintings and the unique gold ibex figurine. |
| Open daily (except Mondays) from 08.30 am to
15.00 pm. Tel +30 2860 23217 |
FOLKLORE MUSEUM EMM. A. LIGNOS (KONTOHORI) |
| Located in a cave home built in 1861, in the Folklore Museum you will witness an original old winery, carpenters barrel makers, shoe makers and tinsmiths workshops, art gallery, library, chapel and courtyard. |
| Open daily from 10.00 am to 14.00 pm and 18.00 pm to 20.00 pm Tel +30 2860 22792 |
MARITIME MUSEUM
(OIA) |
| If you are looking to find more about
Santorini's maritime history, the Maritime Museum in Oia is the place
not to miss. Displays the feature marine objects which trace the
history of the island, especially during the 19th century. |
| Open daily from 10.00 am to 14.00 pm and 17.00
pm to 20.00 pm Tel +30 2860 71156 |
ARCHONTIKO ARGYROY
(MESSARIA) |
| A richly decorated mansion built in 1888 by George
Argyros. Shut down after the 1956 earthquake, the mansion reopened and got restored with special care given to retaining its original appearance, furniture and equipment. |
| Open daily from May to Octomber. Tel +30 2860
31669 |
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