Folk Museum of Kymi
Folklore museum in a neoclassical building in Kymi with about 1,800 objects from 1800–1930, from costumes and textiles to tools.
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About the museum
The Folk Museum of Kymi was founded in 1981 by the Educational and Cultural Association of Kymi and is considered the largest and most fully organised folklore museum in Euboea. It also functions as a town museum, as it preserves the memory of the era when Kymi flourished thanks to the trade in its famous black wine with the ports of the Black Sea and France.
It is housed in a three-storey neoclassical building from the late 19th century, which belonged to the National Bank of Greece and for years housed its local branch. In 1997 the building passed into the ownership of the Association. The collection numbers about 1,800 objects from the period 1800–1930 and was formed mainly from donations by the town's residents.
The collections cover weaving, embroidery, costumes, metalwork, ceramics, woodcarving, folk painting and stone carving. In the garden there is an open-air circular theatre with 250 seats for summer events, and the museum also has a multi-purpose hall for exhibitions and lectures. An annex is being planned in the village of Pyrgos, in the Chrysanthopoulos mansion.
Highlights
- Costumes, bridal and festive dress, and uniforms from the Balkan Wars
- Gossamer silks and tiripleni in the hall with the loom
- Koukoularika kadra, white-work embroidery and knitwear
- Reconstruction of a living room and bedroom of the period
- Vestments of St Nektarios and sacred vessels
- Candle-making workshop, laundry and traditional katogi (cellar) in the basement
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση λαογραφικού υλικού – Costumes, woven fabrics, embroideries, household vessels and reconstructions of a house over three floors, with about 1,800 objects from 1800–1930.
- Founded
- 1981
- Operated by
- Μορφωτικός και Εκπολιτιστικός Σύλλογος Κύμης
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | freeChildren do not pay an entrance fee. |
| Educational backpack “Fygame gia Kymi” (per backpack) | €3For children aged 6–12; borrowed on entry. |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The educational backpacks “Fygame gia Kymi” are aimed at families and school groups with children aged 6–12 and deal with viticulture, shipping and home crafts. The walk with the backpack takes 60–75 minutes; for younger children an adult is recommended as a companion.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
A refreshment kiosk operates in the basement of the building.
Events & venue rental
In the garden there is an open-air circular theatre with 250 seats, and the building has a multi-purpose hall for exhibitions, lectures and seminars.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visitors have a multilingual printed guide. School visits with educational backpacks require booking (up to 30 pupils). |
