Μουσείο Μίκη Θεοδωράκη

About the museum

The Mouseio Mikis Theodorakis is housed in the former primary school of Zatouna, a stone-built building of 1919 that operated as a school until 1973. In 1995 it was transferred to the village community, and the museum was inaugurated on 7 October 2006 in the presence of the composer himself.

Mikis Theodorakis was exiled to Zatouna in 1968, during the years of the dictatorship, together with his family. He lived there until October 1969 and composed the song cycles “Arkadia I and II”. The museum presents photographs, manuscripts, concert posters, personal objects and documents of the composer, as well as his musical and political activity. Its operation is based on a programme agreement between the Municipality of Gortynia and the Peloponnese Development Organisation.

Highlights

• Former primary school of 1919 on the square of Zatouna
• Photographs, manuscripts and concert posters of Mikis Theodorakis
• Personal objects and documents
• Reference to the composer’s exile in 1968–1969 and the “Arkadia” cycles

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση για τον Μίκη Θεοδωράκη – Photographs, manuscripts, concert posters, personal objects and documents of the composer, with reference to his exile in Zatouna.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Δήμος Γορτυνίας

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the central square of Zatouna, opposite the church of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit