The museum exhibits a collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture (from the Archaic to the Roman period) and vases and clay figurines (dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods).
 Archaeological Museum
The most important archaeological site of Santorini is located near the village of Akrotiri. The excavations put to lights an impressive Minoan settlement dating to 1500 BC.
The city was made of two and three-storey buildings and is known for its famous frescoes.
Akrotiri site
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and masterpieces of art from the prehistoric Cycladic islands.
Thera Museum
The Folklore Museum of Santorini is located in Kontohori,
Fira, in a traditional cave house constructed in 1861.
The museum has many interesting items to see, including barrel and shoe making equipment, a traditional winery and the work of local artists.
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The Bellonio Cultural Centre is located in the island’s capital, Fira, and houses an interesting collection of books about Santorini.
The museum is located in the village of Messaria and offers many information about the wine traditions of Santorini.
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The museum exhibits many items from the maritime life of the area, items that trace the maritime history of the island. The museum also features a small library and the vestiges of a Venetian fortress.
Nautical museum
The Megaron Gyzi is a museum located in Fira,
in the catholic neighbourhood, behind the Catholic Cathedral.
It is one of the most interesting Santorini museums and exhibits engravings from the 16th all through the 19th century as well as interesting photographs of the area before and after the earthquake of 1956.
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