As Kimolos has a long history, you will find two museums on the island to preserve and promote its culture and tradition.
The Archaeological Museum of Kimolos is found in Chorio village and exhibits ancient remains that were found in the beach of Ellinika, which is the most known archaeological site on Kimolos.
In this museum, you will find pots, relics, funerary gifts and other objects that date from the 8th and the 7th century B.C. |
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The Folklore and Maritime Museum of Kimolos is housed in a restored mansion inside the walls of the Venetian Castle.
This museum exhibits the personal collection of local doctor Manolis Christoulakis and donations of other residents.
It aims to preserve the traditions and folk identity of the island.
You will see daily objects from the 18th and the 19th centuries, textiles made of local women some decades ago, agricultural tools, cooking items and others. |
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The museum also hosts many naval items to present the nautical tradition of this Aegean island.
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