Museums in Paros

The Archaeological Museum of Paros is located in the island's capital town, Parikia. It hosts findings from excavations on the island, mainly from the sanctuaries of Apollo and Asclepius. The most famous exhibit is the statue of Gorgo i.e. Medusa.

Housed in the Church of Ekatontapiliani, the Byzantine Museum of Parikia exhibits a collection of rare and valuable icons, various religious relics and other ecclesiastical items dating from the post-Byzantine period.

In the fishing village of Naoussa, a wine and vine museum is housed in an old building that was owned by the renowned Greek winemaker Ioannis Boutaris.

The Byzantine Museum is housed in the church of Agios Athanasios, at the entrance of Naoussa. It exhibits many Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, crosses and other ecclesiastical items.

The Sculpture Museum of Paros is found in Marpissa village and is dedicated to the local artist, Nikos Perantinos. It also organizes sculpture courses during the summer.

The Byzantine Art Gallery of Marpissa is found close to the central square of the village and hosts several religious exhibits.

The Folklore Art Museum of Lefkes exhibits a collection of various everyday objects, utensils, embroideries, textiles, tools and more, showing the traditional life of Parians in the past.

This unique museum is situated in Aliki and houses crafts made by the artist Benetos Skiadas. It hosts a miniature collection of boats and buildings.