What to do and see in South Aegean, South Aegean: The Best Museums

May 11, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

Discover the best top things to do in South Aegean, Greece including Leoni Schmiedel, Mnemossyne Gallery, Minima Gallery, Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas., Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop, Asteroskoni Made in Kos, Gabbiano Nero, Rodos Nature - Folklore Museum, Rhodes Toy Museum, Traditional House of Kefalos.
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1. Leoni Schmiedel

Firostefani 847 00 Greece +30 2286 023770
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Leoni Schmiedel

Pliarhon Street, Oia 847 02 Greece +30 2286 072142 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mnemossyne-Gallery-Oia-Santorini/120102658032918?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal
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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Mnemossyne Gallery

Unique variety of fine art photography and jewelry, all astonishingly handmade by local artists. The gallery has a very harmonic atmosphere in an elegant cave house located only a few steps before the Castle and the famous sunset spot in Oia.

Reviewed By AnaV1979

Small and kinda hidden shop just next to the famous Oia's castle, with great art gems. You can find rare, beautiful gold designs of jewellery and fine photography. Def a must visit for gallery lovers.

Goumenio Area Mavrogenous And Agiou Spiridonos Corner, 846 00 Greece +30 694 872 4900 [email protected] http://www.minimagallery.com
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Minima Gallery

Established since the late 1990s in Mykonos Greece, Minima Gallery showcases a range of contemporary artworks by both upcoming Greek and foreign artists. This includes the work of a small list of sculptors as well as its more comprehensive painting displays. The style of its exhibits range from the highly colourful abstract to stunning examples of landscape photography, meaning that Minima will appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests. There are a number of big names presented here in an exhibition space that is, as the name suggests, minimally decorated so as not to detract from the work.

4. Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas.

Post Box 47047, Aliki 84400 Greece +30 698 168 0086 [email protected] http://www.benetos-skiadas-folkartist-paros-gr.com
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5.0 based on 173 reviews

Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas.

Benetos Skiadas, an ordinary fisherman, managed to revive the Greek Tradition by creating his unique, functional and hand made miniatures using materials only from the Cycladic land. And all these without making any draft or using any scientific instruments. He created them only by using the divine gifts with which he was born; observation, perception, passion for creativity.The result is excellent and all the miniatures function in a perfect way. All his memories and personal experiences were strongly impressed on his mind and prompted him - with the help of his skillful hands– to revive the tradition and his dreams.The visitor can admire a all types of Greek ships such as warships, merchant ships and fishing boats which give you the impression that they are ready to sail. Gri-gri, drift-boats, steamships, sailing boats, triremes are all constructed with the traditional shipbuilding and are exact replicas of the genuine models. Open every day, 1 April - 30 Oct/ 10.00-14.00.

Reviewed By Lorenbrau - Madrid, Spain

Nice museum with handcrafted pieces:local churches and buildings from the Cyclades Islands in the yard, ships inside the museum.

5. Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop

Kamari 847 00 Greece +30 2286 032187 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop

Reviewed By Lizziegib567 - Silver Spring, United States

I happened to stroll by Eduart Gjopalaj's exquisite woodsculpting studio in 2017 while in Santorini. The extraordinary craftsmanship of his work was so memorable that 3 years later I contacted him through Instagram and commissioned a piece from him (the piece I saw and loved in 2017 had been sold). Eduart was delighted to help and my piece arrived this week. It will be displayed in a place of honor in my home. I hope to someday go back to his studio and meet him personally. A rare talent and terrific human being.

6. Asteroskoni Made in Kos

6 Passanikolaki Old Town of Kos City, 853 00 Greece +30 2242 048986 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/AsteroskoniMadeinKOS/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Asteroskoni Made in Kos

7. Gabbiano Nero

Panagia Myrtidiotissa, Kamari 84700 Greece +30 697 455 8845 [email protected] http://gabbianonero.gr
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Gabbiano Nero

Browse a lovely collection of sculptures at Gabbiano Nero. Found in the heart of Kamari just steps from the beach, it makes for a great stop before or after you spend some time soaking up the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Gabbiano Nero’s specialists are available, whether you are purchasing your first art collectable or just visiting to explore our latest creations. We are available to help you find art that you love, with your price range, interests and current collection in mind. We can also source works which aren’t publicly listed on the site. With inventory sourced directly from the artist, Gabbiano Nero is uniquely positioned to offer exclusive sculptures to each buyer. We handle all aspects of international shipping and customs for a completely hassle-free delivery.

8. Rodos Nature - Folklore Museum

Enomenis Evropis Str., Kolimbia 85100 Greece +30 695 502 5287 [email protected] http://www.rodosnature.gr
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Rodos Nature - Folklore Museum

Featuring an interesting collection of farming implements, guns, tools, ancient artefacts and much more, this cosy little museum offers an insight into the life of locals and history of Rhodes. For nature lovers, the museum also has samples of native and non-native plants which the owner will for sure share some interesting facts about.

Reviewed By jaim900

If you are round the area I highly suggest visiting this lovely little museum, so much to see and cheap for what its worth. Great to go along with friends or family, owners will give you a full tour and explain anything needed to know. They also have a really nice little gift shop for you to take some lovely souvenir's home.

9. Rhodes Toy Museum

Archipoli, 851 06 Greece +30 698 570 2210 [email protected] http://www.toymuseum.gr
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5.0 based on 99 reviews

Rhodes Toy Museum

Reviewed By 999millief

Visited here on hotel recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful toy museum. Items carefully laid out by decade upstairs with with added bonus of free play arcade games and my all time favourite Pacman! Free entry, lovely staff, worthwhile visit.

10. Traditional House of Kefalos

Kefalos 85301 Greece +30 694 588 8460 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Traditional-house-of-kefalos-454000004981695/
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Traditional House of Kefalos

At the premises of our museum you can relive the life of our village through a big collection of photos and discover objects and artifacts of our ancestor’s everyday life, like: Agricultural Tools, Household Utensils, Textiles, Family Heirlooms and Rare Documents. Members of Maragos’s Family will welcome you to a cozy space. With a warm sense of respect and hospitality, they will be more than happ

Reviewed By S8436TZsuzannem - Leeds, United Kingdom

We were staying at the Blue Lagoon Village nearby and decided to get a taxi here. We didn't phone ahead, assuming it was still open (we were there at the end of October) It wasn't! It had closed the day before! Our taxi driver spoke with the owners, Anna and Michael who were busy decorating. They happily opened up the house for us and gave us a tour which was so interesting. They then said they were going to cook pizzas for themselves and would we like some? So we had beautiful fresh pizza, homemade juices and a traditional Greek coffee (something the posh resort we were staying at didn't even do!) in an idyllic setting. Michael even gave us fresh pomegranate picked straight from one of their trees! Added to our delightful visit, their cat had had kittens, so our young children were delighted playing with them. Anna and Michael were just so hospitable, our visit to the traditional house was one of the highlights of our whole holiday. At the end of our visit Anna offered to drive us back to our resort. I can't praise them highly enough. I just hope they get through this awful coronavirus period and continue to prosper.

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