Childhood Museum “Stathmos”
The museum of the Vasilis Papantoniou Foundation in the old railway station of Nafplio, dedicated to the child and its toys.
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About the museum
In October 1989 the Vasilis Papantoniou Foundation, formerly the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, opened a model space dedicated to the child in the old railway station of Nafplio. The site includes the building of the station’s old warehouse and its platform. It was granted by the Municipality of Nafplio to the Foundation, which converted it into a children’s venue with multiple functions.
“The Station” serves as a space for presenting the Foundation’s collections on children and as a venue for educational programmes. The collections include toys and objects for boys and girls, such as garments, food and hygiene items and school supplies; the customs marking stages of childhood, such as birth and baptism; and objects of popular theatre, such as puppet theatre and Karagiozis. Emphasis is placed not only on collectors’ pieces but also on simple toys that children really played with. The new permanent exhibition is titled “Paidiothen…” (From Childhood…).
Highlights
- The permanent exhibition “Paidiothen…” (From Childhood…)
- Old toys, costumes and school supplies
- Puppet theatre and Karagiozis
- HSPAP carriages in the outdoor area
- Educational programmes
Permanent exhibition
- Παιδιόθεν… – The permanent exhibition presents toys and objects of childhood from the Foundation’s collections.
- Founded
- 1989
- Operated by
- Ίδρυμα Βασίλη Παπαντωνίου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Groups of 15 people or more, children and young people aged 13–18, people over 65, and students. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to 12 have free admission. |
| Visitors with disabilities | free |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3 per person |
| Joint ticket for the Ethnological Museum of Nafplio and the Museum of Childhood | €8 |
| Guided tour for groups (15 people or more) | €7 |
| Educational programmes | €3 |
Free admission is also available to holders of an ICOM card, supporters of the Foundation, people with disabilities, qualified guides, unemployed people, journalists and large families, on presentation of a valid ID.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum is dedicated to the child and offers educational programmes.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in OSE Park, in the old railway station of Nafplio.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational programmes are offered for groups of 15 people or more. |
