The museum has been functioning since 1996. The inhabitants of the island have generously contributed by donating many of its items.
This museum presents a traditional house of Paxi and every room has its own interesting items. For example, the main room has a 17th century bed with hanging wooden rings. Next, there is a baby cot and a wardrobe with several articles. |
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In addition, this museum has a hall that displays a book written by the archduke of Austria, Ludvic Salvator in 1887.This book is the most important one written on the island.
There are also fossils, pieces of pottery from the classical period and articles from the Venetian rule, including guns.
On the yard of this museum, there are parts of old olive presses, large stone exhibits and smaller articles for the every day use. The Paxi Museum can be visited the whole week from May to October. |
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the olive press. It is placed on the main road connecting Gaios to the village of Lakka, right outside Magazia village.
This museum actually consists of an original stone olive press found in rural setting and dating from 1865. The olive press has been recently renovated and works till today. The family of the owner will gladly show you how the press works.
Take these museums into account when planning your visits on the island and enrich your vacations by approaching the vast culture and tradition of Paxi. |
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