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Aegean Maritime Museum: A Voyage Through Greek Naval History

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Explore Greece's maritime heritage at the Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos, featuring ancient ship models, artifacts, and a historic lighthouse.

The Aegean Maritime Museum in Mykonos showcases the rich naval history of Greece, with exhibits ranging from ancient ship models to historical artifacts. Housed in a traditional 19th-century Cycladic building, the museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Aegean seafaring.

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  • Tuesday 10 am-1 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-1 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-1 pm
  • Friday 10 am-1 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-1 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-1 pm

Local tips

  • Visit during the late afternoon to avoid the midday crowds and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
  • Check out the museum's garden to see the Armenistis Lighthouse mechanism and ancient sailors' gravestones.
  • Explore the thematic library, which houses over 5,000 rare volumes and naval documents.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Aegean Maritime Museum is located in Mykonos Town (Chora), in the Tria Pigadia area, making it easily accessible on foot from most locations within the town. From the Fabrika bus station, walk north towards the town center. Pass the windmills and follow the main streets, keeping an eye out for signs pointing towards the museum. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. Tria Pigadia is a well-known area, and locals can provide directions. No costs are involved.

  • Public Transport

    If arriving by ferry at the New Port (Tourlos), take the Sea Bus to the Old Port in Mykonos Town. The Sea Bus operates frequently and costs €2. From the Old Port, the museum is a 5-10 minute walk. Alternatively, take a KTEL bus from the New Port to Fabrika station in Mykonos Town for approximately €2-3. From Fabrika, follow the walking directions. Bus tickets can be purchased at the station or on board.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available at the Mykonos Airport, New Port, and in Mykonos Town. A taxi from the New Port to the museum will cost approximately €15-€25, depending on traffic and time of day. From the airport to Mykonos Town expect to pay around €25-€35. The ride is short, but taxis can be scarce, especially during peak season. There may be extra charges for luggage exceeding 10kg (€0.40 per piece) and airport or port fees (€1.07-€4).

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Located in the heart of Mykonos Town, in the Tria Pigadia area, the Aegean Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the maritime history and traditions of Greece, with a focus on the Aegean Sea. Founded in 1983 and opened to the public in 1985 by Myconian George M. Dracopoulos, the museum's collection includes ship models from as early as 1500 BC, documented by rare engravings, maps, and nautical instruments. The museum is housed in a classic Cycladic building from the 19th century, which once belonged to Captain Nikolaos Sourmelis, a hero of the Cretan struggle against the Turks. Exhibits include ancient amphorae, nautical instruments, anchors, rudders, portraits, and a collection of rare coins with nautical themes dating from the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. The museum also houses a thematic library with over five thousand rare volumes and naval documents. In the garden, visitors can view the Armenistis Lighthouse mechanism, built in 1890 and awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition, as well as marble headstones of ancient sailors collected from Mykonos and Delos. The museum was the first in Greece to restore historical maritime finds, and it also possesses two museum ships: the Aegean Sea sailing boat "Evanghelistria" (built in 1940) and the steamship "Thalis o Milissios" (built in 1909).

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