Archaeological Collection of Kasos

About the museum

The Archaeological Collection of Kasos is housed in a traditional building in Fry, the island’s capital. It has been in operation since 2005 with support from the programme “Museums on Small Islands” and presents the ancient history of Kasos on a small scale.

The exhibits cover the period from prehistory to Early Christian times. They include pottery, coins and finds from the Ellinokamara cave, Hellenistic inscribed slabs from the acropolis of Poli and Minoan objects from Chelatros.

The collection also hosts an exhibition on Kasos’s part in the Greek War of Independence of 1821 and the massacre of 1824, as well as a small collection on history and folklore. A traditional Kasos house has been recreated in the basement.

Highlights

• Hellenistic inscribed slabs from the acropolis of Poli
• Finds from the Ellinokamara cave
• Minoan objects from Chelatros
• Exhibition on 1821 and the massacre of 1824
• Recreation of a Kasos house in the basement

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση: Η Κάσος από την προϊστορία έως τους παλαιοχριστιανικούς χρόνους – Pottery, coins, inscriptions and other finds from the island, together with an exhibition on the 1821 uprising and a recreation of a traditional house.

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There is a toilet for visitors with disabilities.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in Fry, the island’s main settlement.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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