Municipal Museum of the Kalavrytan Holocaust
The museum in the historic building of the former primary school is dedicated to the Kalavryta massacre of 13 December 1943.
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About the museum
The Municipal Museum of the Kalavrytan Holocaust was founded by a prefectural decision of 1986, which was replaced in 1994 and amended in 1999 and 2007, and operates as a public-law legal entity of the Municipality of Kalavryta. Its aim is to keep alive the memory of the Kalavryta massacre of 13 December 1943 and of the related events in the wider area.
It is housed in the former primary school of Kalavryta, which was designated a work of art and historic monument in 1986 and a historic site, together with the surrounding area, in 1991. The restoration of the building was carried out on the basis of a study by the Ministry of Culture and was co-financed by the European Union under the “Culture” programme of the third Community Support Framework 2000–2006, with a budget of about €1.17 million.
The museum was inaugurated on 9 January 2005 by the then President of the Republic, Konstantinos Stefanopoulos. It has a mobile guided-tour app and educational programmes, and operates as an accredited museum. Visitors learn about the historical material, testimonies and events of the German military operation in Kalavryta.
Key themes
- The historic building of the former primary school of Kalavryta
- Testimonies and historical material on the massacre of 13 December 1943
- Mobile guided-tour app (Museum Guide)
- Educational programmes for schools
Permanent exhibition
- Το Ολοκαύτωμα των Καλαβρύτων – Presentation of the events of 13 December 1943 and of the German military operation in Kalavryta, with testimonies and historical material, inside the former school building.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Δημοτικό Μουσείο Καλαβρυτινού Ολοκαυτώματος (Δήμος Καλαβρύτων)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50Organised groups, students, citizens over 65 years of age and children over 12 years of age |
| Children & teens | freeFree for primary school pupils; reduced ticket for children over 12 years of age; school visits €1 |
| Seniors | €2.50Citizens over 65 years of age |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50 |
| Groups | €2.50 per personOrganised groups; school visits €1 per pupil |
Free admission: 12 and 13 December (days of remembrance of the Kalavryta massacre) and 18 May (International Museum Day).
Free admission is also granted to descendants of the victims of the Kalavryta massacre, holders of special identity cards issued by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education, and members of large families. Tickets are single-use and valid only on the day of issue; payment is accepted in cash or by Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and UnionPay cards.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum displays the accessibility symbol. Guide dogs and assistance animals are admitted to all areas.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Wi-Fi: not available
No wireless internet access is provided at the museum. Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the building.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Amateur photography is permitted in all areas, for personal use only; professional equipment such as portable lights and tripods is not allowed. Video recording is not permitted in the exhibitions and during guided tours. |
| Good to know | A mobile guided-tour app (Museum Guide) is available. Pets are not admitted inside; pets on a leash are permitted in the outdoor area. |
