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ART & MUSEUMS
Art & Museums
Archaeological museum of Mytilene
Contact details:
22510 28032 (old building) | 22510 40223 (new building)
Location:
Mytilene
The museum hosts various archaeological findings from the late neolithic age to the late roman period, including mosaic floors, wall-paintings, marble statues, as well as everyday objects.
Petrified Forest Natural History Museum
Contact details:
22530 54434 | 22510 47033 (Mytilene info centre)
Location:
Sigri, approx. 1½ hours drive from Mytilene
The Petrified Forest of Lesvos is the largest petrified forest in the world, and an extraordinary monument of global geological heritage. Its creation, over 20.000.000 years ago, is related to the intense volcanic activity during the Miocene period.
Vrisa National History Museum
Contact details:
22520 61890
ΤLocation:
Vatera, approx. 45 minutes drive from Mytilene
The Vrisa region in Vatera is exceptionally known for its impressive Palaeolithic fossils of gazelles, horses, deer, and tortoises, indicative of an early savannah environment. The museum provides detailed information regarding the geological history of Lesvos.
Theophilos Museum
Contact details:
22510 41644
Location:
Varia, just outside Mytilene, a few minutes walk from the Campus
Founded in 1964 by Teriade (Stratis Eleftheriadis), the museum houses around 90 paintings by Theophilos, a major folk painter of Neo-Hellenic art. The museum is located in the district of Varia, which is believed to be Theofilos’ birthplace.
Teriade Museum (Stratis Eleftheriadis)
Contact details:
22510 23372
Location:
Varia, just outside Mytilene, a few minutes walk from the Campus
Founded in 1972, this museum-library houses paintings of Theophilos, Chagall, Giacometti, Le Corbusier, Miro, Picasso, alongside with books illustrated by these artists.
Vrana Olive-Press Museum
Contact details:
22510 82007
Location:
Papados, Gera; approx. 25 minutes drive from Mytilene
The olive press Museum in Papados is one of the first steam-powered factories of the industrial revolution in Lesvos. Particularly interesting are the old facility’s financial books, one of the rarest and most comprehensive financial records for their time.
Jakobides Digital Art Museum
Contact details:
22530 51128
Location:
Chidira, approx. 1½ hours drive from Mytilene
The museum presents the life and work of Georgios Jakobides, who was the founder and first curator of the National Gallery in Athens. His artwork is presented through a variety of digital means.
Plomari Folk Museum
Location: Plomari, approx. 1 hour drive from Mytilene
The museum depicts the traditional way of life in Plomari Lesvos, housing traditional outfits, pieces of furniture, photographs, tools, textiles and other everyday items.
Barbayanni Ouzo Museum
Contact details:
22520 32741
Location:
Plomari, approx. 1 hour drive from Mytilene
The museum is located next to the homonymous Barbayanni distillery in Plomari, showcasing the original equipment and techniques used to bottle and label the famous Ouzo drink.