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Archaeological Museum of Thira |
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 It was built in 1960 in order to replace the old museum built in 1902, which
had collapsed during the earthquakes of 1956.
The Museum contains collections of Sculpture, ranging from the Archaic to
the Roman period - Inscriptions, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman
period -Vases and clay figurines, dating from the Geometric to the
Hellenistic periods.
Location: Fira, Thira
Tel.:
+30
22860
22217
Summer Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 08.30-15.00 until 31 October
Closed on Mondays and Holidays: Holy Spirit Day, 15 August, 28 October
Entrance Fee per person: 3 €
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Museum of Prehistoric Thira |
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The Museum of Prehistoric Thira houses finds from the excavations at
Akrtotiri, and rescue excavations at various other sites on the island, as
well as objects discovered fortuitously or handed over. The exhibition is
structured in four units, referring to the history of research at Thira, the
geology of Thira, the island's history from the Late Neolithic to the Late
Cycladic I period (early 17th century B.C.) and the heyday of the city at
Akrotiri (mature Late Cycladic I period, 17th century B.C.). In the last
unit, in particular, various aspects are presented, such as the plan and
architecture of the city and its organization as an urban centre, the
emergent bureaucratic system, the development of the monumental art of
wall-painting, the rich and diverse pottery repertoire, the elegant
jewellery, the reciprocal influences between vase-painting and
wall-painting, and the city's and the island's complex network of contacts
with the outside word.
Location: Fira, Thira
Tel.: +30 22860 23217
Summer Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 08.30-15.00 until 31 October 2003
Closed on Monday and Holidays: Holy Spirit Day, 15 August, 28 October
Entrance Fee per person: 3 €
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The Naval museum of Oia is housed in an old mansion of the city. Among its
exhibits are articles from the everyday life of the seamen from the island,
like marine chests, boat miniatures, paintings, documents, navigation
instruments, books and photographs.
Opening Hours: Daily 11.00–12.00 & 16.00–17.00
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 Megaron Gyzi is situated in Fira, it is a beautiful mansion built in the
17th century and it is a typical example of Cycladic architecture with its
pebbled yard and snow-white walls. The earthquake of 1956 caused serious
damage to the mansion but the Catholic Diocese managed to restore it.
Nowadays in its properly arranged halls, there is a remarkable exhibition
with pictures, photographs, maps, paintings and other objects that are of
great interest for the immediate understanding of the history and the
tradition of the Cyclades islands. During the summer months, remarkable
cultural events take place in the mansion and there are a lot of interesting
exhibitions.
Location: Fira, Thira
Tel.: +30 22860 22244, 22721
Opening hours: daily from 10:30-13:30 & 17.00-20.00
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The Argyros mansion is located in Messaria village and it is one of the
most distinguished recent monuments of the island of Santorini. It was
built in 1888 by the landowner and wine merchant G. Argyros. It combines
the traditional architecture of Santorini with elements and influences of
eclecticism. Many morphological elements decorate the building's facets
and there are ceiling paintings of exceptional art in its interior. All
the upper floor's furniture and utensils are conserved and attended to as
in a museum so the visitor can get acquainted with the residence of 19th
century landowner of Santorini. The ground-floor serves as a five star
hostel while there are guided tours for the public on the upper floor.
Location:
Messaria, Thira
Tel.:
+30-2860-31669, 33064
Opening Hours:
Daily programs April-October
Entrance Fee per person: 3 € including a guided tour |
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