Aegean Maritime Museum
Museum type :
Archaeological Museum

Established in :
1983

Holidays :
None

Visiting Hours :
10:00, Closed, 10:00

Contact No :
22890-22700

Location :
Mykonos , Greece

Display Objects :

The charming Aegean Maritime Museum contains a collection of model ships, navigational instruments, old maps, prints, coins, and nautical memorabilia.

The backyard garden displays some old anchors and ship wheels and a reconstructed 1890 lighthouse, once lighted by oil.




Description :

The Aegean Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located in Piraeus, Greece. Founded in 1983, it is the first museum of its kind in Greece and is dedicated to the history of Greek shipping and the sea. The museum houses a large collection of artifacts, such as ship models, navigational instruments, tools, and documents related to maritime history. It also houses a library of books on maritime history, as well as a library of maritime law books. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures and workshops related to the history of shipping and maritime law.

The Aegean Maritime Museum is housed in a building that was originally built in 1889 as the Piraeus Yacht Club. The building was later renovated and turned into a museum in 1983. The museum has several permanent exhibitions, such as the Ship Model Collection, which showcases models of ships from different eras; the Navigation Instruments Collection, which displays navigational instruments from the past; and the Maritime Law Collection, which showcases documents related to maritime law. The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions and events, such as lectures and workshops on maritime history and maritime law. Additionally, the museum has a garden and a café, which are open to the public.