can marvel at rare textile collections, exclusive embroidered works, utensils and ceramic works, vintage furniture and maritime equipments.
The museum is also conspicuous by its fine collection of paintings. Visitors are reminded of the War for Independence of 1821 courtesy of the canons, which are still impeccably preserved, thanks to the high quality of preservation works carried out by the museum. The museum’s attractions are many. For instance there is a 19th century bedroom as well as a kitchen.
If you want to have a glimpse of a quintessential 19th century middle class seating room, you don’t have to look far. It is all here at the Folklore Museum. The exquisitely done up etchings of traditional Mykonos shipping vessels will take your breath away. Even the old ancient pieces of oil lamps will vie for your attention along with a fine collection of keys and locks. The handcrafted embroidered works stand out by their sheer brilliance.
In fact a visit to this remarkable Museum is like a one stop shop as far as Mykonos folklore is concerned. Although, most international visitors come to Mykonos because of its stunning natural beauty courtesy its picturesque beaches, ski resorts and quaint villages, a vast majority of them miss out on the rich cultural kaleidoscope of Mykonos. But a visit to the Mykonos Folklore Museum will change all that and you will come out with a fascinating glimpse of Mykonos’s rich virile past.
The Museum is open to visitors from 17:30-20:30 (April - October) every day and on Sundays from 18:30-20:30. Entry to the Museum is absolutely free which is a very pleasant gesture.
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