The beneficial to the public institution “Mykonian Folklore Collection” was founded by Professor Vasilios Kyriazopoulos on May 1958. The museum is situated at Castro, in a 18th century building. In there, are exposed museum articles sorted by subject:

• Keys and locks collections, handwoven tapestries, painted plates, old weights and measures, traditional
• Cycladic sculptures and lighting devices ranging from the ancient oil to the kerosene lamp
• Obsidian tools and weapons representing the interior of a 19th century middle class drawing room
• A 19th century bedroom
• A 19th century kitchen

Around the “Mermelechas well”- a known pirate there are large and small traditional Aegean ship models, cannons and pictures of old Mykonian sailing and steamships.

Folklore Museum of Mykonos

Mykonos 846 00

+30 2289 022591