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Stamatiadis Museum: A Geological Treasure Trove

Explore a world of minerals and fossils at the Stamatiadis Museum in Ialysos, Rhodes – a unique geological journey!

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The Stamatiadis Mineralogy and Paleontology Museum in Ialysos, Rhodes, showcases a diverse collection of minerals and fossils from Greece and worldwide. Founded in 2008, it offers an educational experience for all ages, displaying specimens from various Greek regions and ancient fossils.

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Local tips

  • Visit during the weekdays to avoid potential crowds and have a more relaxed experience.
  • Check the museum's website for any special events or temporary exhibitions that may be taking place during your visit.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to nearby Ialysos beach or the ancient Acropolis of Ialysos for a full day of exploration.
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Getting There

  • Bus

    From Rhodes Town, take the local bus towards Ialysos. Buses depart frequently from Hotel Olympic station and the journey takes approximately 6 minutes. Get off at the Ialysos bus stop, which is a short walk to the museum. Bus tickets cost around €1-€2.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Rhodes Town and Ialysos. A taxi ride from Rhodes Town to the Stamatiadis Museum in Ialysos takes about 8 minutes and costs approximately €9-€11. From the Rhodes Airport to Ialysos by taxi will cost approximately €13-€16. Taxi rates in Ialysos start at €0.80 per km.

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The Stamatiadis Mineralogy and Paleontology Museum, located in Ialysos, Rhodes, is the first of its kind in the Dodecanese region. Established in 2008, the museum aims to promote geology and provide a learning experience for students, researchers, and visitors. The museum's 300-square-meter space houses a rich collection of minerals and fossils from Greece and around the world. Exhibits are organized in showcases, highlighting specimens such as Azurite, Malachite, Calcite, and Galena, many sourced from mineral-rich Greek regions like Lavrion. Visitors can also find minerals from Milos (Sulfur, Obsidian), Naxos (Amaril, Margarite), and Serifos. Rhodes is represented by minerals like Artinite and Hydromagnesite. In addition to minerals, the museum features fossilized marine organisms from the Neogene Pliocene Epoch and ancient fossils like Radiolites and Ammonites from the Triassic Epoch. Noteworthy exhibits include Trilobites from Morocco and a crocodile skull from the Miocene Period, as well as fossilized fish from Brazil's Cretaceous Epoch. The museum also has a hall for film projections related to nature and the environment.

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