This museum showcases silverwork, woodwork, embroidery, furniture, tools and more from the early 19th century to the 20th century. See male & female costumes from different parts of Greece, plus a library with books from the 17th-19th centuries.
This museum is a must-see for any ouzo lover. You’ll get a peek into the distillation process for this famous Greek drink which is a trademark product of Lesvos. Find out how it impacted the local economy, and get a deeper appreciation of the fine art of spices and their uses in ouzo.
Right on site, the museum focuses on finds of the area and sheds light on its history, complementing the site where sadly not much remains.
This beautiful museum is dedicated to Lesvos’ own 19thC folk artist, Theophilos Hatzimihail. His work reflects everyday life in the 1900s, including the difficulties of poverty, and his subject matter centers on history, mythology, nature and everyday life. Known for his vibrant colors and emotions, they’re priceless today. Theophilos painted on walls around Lesvos, so look for some of his work as you explore.
Right beside the site where many archaeological treasures were unearthed, this museum features all the finds and outstanding glass tableaus from 375 AD.
Wander through Roman exhibits in 3 special showrooms and around the museum's courtyard. The museum highlights the long history of Corinth starting from the Neolithic era until the Middle Ages.
Located in the famous art critic’s ancestral home, this beautiful museum holds many gems. Admire the rare editions of his work, called the Great Books, that focus on the Great Masters, including Picasso and Le Corbusier. Admire the lithographs of Europe’s finest painters and works of art by prominent Greek artists. Combine your journey into the world of art with a stroll through the stunning exhibition of more of Theophilos’ paintings. The Library is open to the public and doubles as a renowned art school.
The Petrified Forest was deemed a UNESCO Monument of Nature and this museum is the perfect way to further explore the scientific and geological background of this one-of-a-kind geological phenomenon. There are multimedia rooms and exhibitions detailing the geological history of the area and the way the volcanic eruption affected flora and fauna. Don’t forget to stop by the model classroom and its earthquake simulation.
Lesvos boasts one of the few digital art museums in Europe, so take some time and explore this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Not only will you be able to admire great works of art lit in a way that lets you see colors as vividly as they appeared when first painted, but the Museum also houses original art by Iakovidis himself, who is Greece’s most famous artist.
You’ll know this museum is a gem as soon as you see the rare artifacts displayed in the beautiful mansion. Admire Prehistoric, Neolithic, Geometric, Archaic, Hellenistic and Roman coins, figurines, ceramics and jewelry as well as the very rare capitals and artifacts from the Ancient Temple of Klopedi and the Aeolian settlement.