MUSEUMS & SITES TO VISIT IN MYKONOS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF DELOS Delos Island , Mykonos, Greece. Delos is accessible from Mykonos by boat. Boats travel from 9AM to the latest 12PM. You can easily spend an entire day there, so a morning start is definitely recommended. The Archaeological grounds close at 3PM when the last boat departs.
KASTRO PANIGIRAKI Panigiraki Castle Kastro Panigiraki, Chora, Mykonos, Greece. Kastro Panigiraki (kastro meaning castle in Greek) is located down a very narrow winding road just off the main road leading into town.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF FTELIA Ftelia Beach, Ftelia, Mykonos, Greece.On the way from Chora to Ano Mera, Ftelia is a large beach, set between two hills that jut out into the water. The ruins themselves occupy only a small area slightly above the center of the beach, but they are rich in historical value. There is also a charming restaurant above it where you can enjoy lunch out on the terrace.
THULE TOMB Aggelika, Mykonos, Greece.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF DELOS Delos Island, Mykonos, Greece. Found at the middle of Delos and next to a cosy cafe, the museum’s geometric building stands proudly overlooking the rewins. High ceiling corridors filled with ancient history are worth discovering and even more so with an official guide. Currently its exhibition occupies nine halls
FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF MYKONOS Kastro, Chora, Mykonos, Greece. Founded in 1958, the Folklore Museum is three museums in one: The Bonis Mill (Agricultural Museum), Castle House and Lena’s House, with the main part in Kastro (Castle) next to the church of Panaghia Paraportiani. The museum organises educational seminars and has a library and an archive.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Chora, Mykonos, Greece. For the lover of Greek antiquities, this museum is a perfect gem located on the road heading into town from the Old Port. It is surrounded by many restaurants and cafes where you can sit with beautiful views of the sunset and digest your cultural experience. Opening Hours Tuesday to Sunday: 8:30 – 15:00
THE AEGEAN MARITIME MUSEUM Tria Pigadia, Chora, Mykonos, Greece. A glorious traditional 19th century building in the Tria Pigadia neighbourhood, the Aegean Maritime Museum is home to a phenomenal collection of artifacts representing Greek nautical history from antiquity to the present.
LENA’S HOUSE Tria Pigadia, Chora, Mykonos, Greece. close to the Tria Pigadia and next to the Aegean Maritime Museum, this charming house makes for an interesting step back into the island’s rich social history Opening Hours Monday to Saturday: 18:00 – 21:00 Sunday: 19:00 – 21:00
AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM Bonis Mill Chora, Mykonos, Greece. ocated above Chora in Ano Myloi (meaning Upper Windmills) the Bonis Mill offers splendid views of the town and sunset. Opening Hours Monday to Sunday: 16:00 – 20:30 (from June to October)
THE AGROMUSEUM Boni’s Mill Ano Mili, Chora, Mykonos, Greece. Boni’s old mill, which is in full operation, is the main exhibit of this open air museum.