Historical and Folklore Museum of Aegina
Historical and folklore museum in a neoclassical mansion from 1828 in the town of Aegina, with reconstructions of houses and traditional objects.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in a neoclassical building from 1828 in the centre of the town of Aegina. The house belonged to Panagis Iriotis, philologist, archaeologist and folklorist, who headed the Scholarcheion (secondary school) of Aegina. His daughter bequeathed it to the Municipality of Aegina. The building was damaged in the earthquake of 1981 and was restored with the help of the local community.
Since October 2007 it has housed a collection of historical and traditional objects and archival documents. On the ground floor, an Aeginetan village house with everyday objects and farming tools has been recreated, along with a fisherman’s house with fishing equipment and models of caïques. The courtyard hosts exhibitions, theatre performances and other events.
On the first floor an urban Aeginetan house has been recreated, with furniture, heirlooms, paintings and traditional and urban costumes. The library and the correspondence archive of the Iriotis family are also kept here. The Friends of the Museum Association organises free guided tours on certain dates.
Highlights
- Reconstruction of an Aeginetan village house with farming tools
- Fisherman’s house with fishing equipment and models of caïques
- Reconstruction of an urban Aeginetan house of the 19th century on the first floor
- Library and correspondence archive of the Iriotis family
- Traditional and urban costumes
- Neoclassical building from 1828 with a courtyard for events
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Ιστορικού και Λαογραφικού Μουσείου – Reconstructions of a village house, a fisherman’s house and an urban house in Aegina, with furniture, tools, costumes, paintings and archival material of the Iriotis family.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Δήμος Αίγινας
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The Friends of the Historical and Folklore Museum of Aegina organise free guided tours on certain dates, for example on Sunday mornings. |
