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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (FIRA)

While many outstanding archeological finds from the excavations at Akrotiri in Santorini will be found at the Athens National Archeological Museum, the Archeological Museum of Santorini contains artifacts from excavations on the island and especially from Ancient Thira. Of note in the museum are a fine collection of geometric red and black vases from the 5th century BC. Inscriptions are plentiful Minoan ware is also in exhibit. The museum also hosts sculptures of the Hellenistic period, Byzantine art and prehistoric times remains. 
Open daily (except Mondays) from 08.30 am to 15.00 pm. Tel +30 2860 22217
 

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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