Geological Museum of Apeiranthos
Geological museum in the Cultural Centre of Apeiranthos with rocks, minerals, fossils and fluorescent minerals from Naxos and the Aegean.
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About the museum
The Geological Museum of Apeiranthos began in 1964 as a small mineral collection in the village’s primary school, on the initiative of Manolis Glezos. Today it is housed on the ground floor of the Cultural Centre and belongs to the Municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades.
The exhibition presents the geology of Naxos and the southern Aegean in two halls. The “Naxos Hall”, created in 2016, contains the geological map of the island, rock samples and exhibits on emery and marble. The “Aegean and World Hall”, redesigned with the assistance of Professor Nikolaos Skarpelis, houses rocks, minerals, ores, fossils and fluorescent minerals from the Aegean and from other countries. Information is given in Greek and English. The museum also runs an educational programme on the identification of minerals, Naxian marble and emery.
Highlights
- Naxos Hall with geological map, rocks, emery and marble
- Aegean and World Hall with minerals and fossils
- Fluorescent minerals
- Educational programme on minerals, marble and emery
Permanent exhibitions
- Αίθουσα Νάξου – Geological map of Naxos, rock samples and exhibits on emery and marble.
- Αίθουσα Αιγαίου και Κόσμου – Rocks, minerals, ores, fossils and fluorescent minerals from the Aegean and other countries.
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Δήμος Νάξου και Μικρών Κυκλάδων
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus services run from Chora on Naxos to Apeiranthos, more often in summer.
By car
Parking available
Car park at the entrance to the village.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum is on the ground floor of the Cultural Centre, on the main road just before the entrance to the village. Information in the exhibition is in Greek and English. |
