Mykonos Maritime Museum

Location: Town
Don't miss: Museums guide (free admission dates and other useful info)

The Aegean Maritime Museum of Mykonos opened its doors in 1985 and is housed in a traditional Cycladic building of the 19th century in Town, in the neighborhood of Tria Pigadia (Three Wells). The museum aims to present and study the history of the Greek nautical tradition.

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The exhibits include ship models from the early Minoan period until the beginning of the 20th century, historic shipping documents, rare engravings, maps, and ancient items and tools. The library consists of 5,000 rare books and an archive of manuscripts and photos. The garden exhibits marble findings from Delos and Mykonos islands, a reference to shipwrecks and sailors who were lost at sea.

The Aegean Maritime Museum of Mykonos was the first Greek museum to restore living historical exhibits, such as the Armenistis Lighthouse in Mykonos (constructed in 1890), the sailing ship Evangelistria (constructed in 1940), and the cable-lying ship Thalis o Milesios (constructed in 1909).

Today, the Aegean Maritime Museum joins international conferences and exhibitions and participates in Greek Maritime Week.

How to get there

The Maritime Museum is located in Town, just a 4-minute walk away from Fabrika central bus station and from a parking lot.

Private transfers: We recommend using an online pre-booked transfer service, which provides transfer by taxi, minibus, or private VIP car and arranging a pickup directly from the port, airport, or your hotel. Alternatively, there’s the option of arranging a pickup by a local driver at the following numbers: 0030 694 764 1474, 0030 22890 22400, or booking your taxi online.

Car rental: There's the option of renting a car and picking it up directly from the airport, port, or your hotel. Using a rental car allows visitors to discover the Maritime Museum and many other places of interest at their own pace.

Public transport: Note that there are two central bus stations in Mykonos Town: Fabrika and Old Port. There are bus connections between this bus station and most areas of the island. Itineraries might change according to the season. Check the official timetables here.
Tip: Since buses don't always stop at every scheduled stop of their itinerary, our advice to visitors is to inform the driver about their final destination in advance.