Milos Mining Museum
Museum in Adamas on Milos on the geology and mining history of the island, with a collection of obsidian.
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About the museum
The Milos Mining Museum is in Adamas, the island’s main port. Its aim is to present the geological and mining history of Milos and to honour those who worked to exploit the island’s mineral wealth. It was founded and is run with the support of Imerys Industrial Minerals Greece; the first steps were taken in 1995 and the museum opened to the public on 23 May 1998.
On the ground floor visitors learn about the mining history and activity of Milos through photographs, displays, paintings, geological and topographic maps, and authentic tools and instruments. The upper floor is devoted to the mineral wealth of the island, with mineral samples in display cases and an interactive touch screen. It also houses the Zafeiris Vaos Obsidian Collection, with objects made of obsidian and an important chapter in the prehistoric archaeology of the Aegean. In the basement there is a projection and lecture hall with 40 seats, and a space for educational programmes and temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Mining history of Milos with tools, photographs and maps
- Mineral wealth of the island and interactive touch screen
- Zafeiris Vaos Obsidian Collection
- Audio guide in five languages
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Μεταλλευτικού Μουσείου – Mining history of Milos on the ground floor and the mineral wealth of the island on the upper floor, with the Zafeiris Vaos Obsidian Collection.
- Founded
- 1998
- Operated by
- Imerys Industrial Minerals Greece
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €4People over 65, pupils, students and teaching staff |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Seniors | €4For people over 65. |
| Students & apprentices | €4For pupils, students and teaching staff. |
| Standard ticket with audio guide | €10 |
| People over 65 with audio guide | €7 |
| Pupils, students and teaching staff with audio guide | €7 |
Free admission also applies to organised educational visits by schools, colleges and universities, journalists and group escorts.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum has a shop with publications on the geology and history of Milos.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes (EL, EN, FR, DE, IT) |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits are free of charge, with an audio guide in Greek, English, French, German and Italian. The museum runs educational programmes and special visits to industrial facilities, mines and geological sites. |
