The Folklore Museum of Skopelos serves as a true "ark" for objects—simple, everyday items, and rare works of art—that were once in use and now testify to the needs and achievements of people from past times. Its aim is to actively contribute to the promotion and preservation of Skopelos' tangible cultural heritage and to engage younger generations through educational programs and various activities, connecting the past with the present and encouraging future citizens to take responsibility for protecting their cultural wealth.
The Building
The Folklore Museum of Skopelos is housed in an old mansion in the town of Skopelos, which once belonged to the Yiannios Nikolaidis family. Built in 1795, the building suffered severe damage in the 1965 earthquake and was reconstructed in 1971, retaining its original form and its interior and exterior traditional architectural and decorative elements. In 1991, the Nikolaidis family donated the mansion to the Municipality to be converted into a Folklore Museum, which opened its doors to public in August 1992.
Collections
The museum's collections feature various items, most of which are donations from local residents. These include traditional costumes, rare traditional embroideries, ceramics, icons, paintings, black-and-white photographs, agricultural tools, and intricate wood-carved furniture. Notable collections include the Rodios family ceramics, knives and tools from the workshop of the famous knife maker Barba-Yiannis Lemonis, and a series of traditional ship models crafted by micro-shipbuilding master Triantafyllos Boudalas. Among his works is an impressive replica of a tarsanas, a traditional Skopelos shipyard.
Info
Opening Hours:
11:00-15:00 & 18.00-20.00