The Folklore Museums of the #SitiaCrete region - Summer / Autumn 2023

Whether you're a history buff or a culture lover, these museums are perfect for exploring the rich traditions of Sitia and its villages.

Discover the region's fascinating history and cultural heritage by visiting the four wonderful Folklore Museums that are now waiting for you to explore. Each museum offers unique exhibits and displays that showcase the traditions and customs of the area, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who have lived here for generations.

By visiting the Folklore Museums of the Sitia Region, you can immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the region's past and present.

The Folk & Historical Museum of Sitia
▶ Location: Kapetan Sifi 28, Sitia 723 00
▶ Contact: (GR) +30-2843022541 // (GR) +30-6972999921 // vicenzokornaro@hotmail.com
▶ Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 15:00 (Monday Closed)
▶ Admission ticket: Public adults 3,00 € // children > 8 yo  2,00 € // children < 8 yo free entry
▶ Exhibits: embroidery, textiles, furniture, handicrafts and clothing, kitchenware, ceramics, loom room, etc.
▶ Useful links:  Facebook

Palekastro Folklore Museum
▶ Location: Evropis 52, Palekastro 723 00
▶ Contact: (GR)+30-6987414206 // (GR)+30-6938350906 // (GR)+30-6979091887 // (GR)+30-6937381446 // polit.sillogos.itanos@hotmail.com
▶ Opening Hours: (June – October) Tuesday – Friday 09:30 –14:30// 18:00–20:00 , Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 13:00//18:00 – 20:00 (Monday Closed)
▶ Admission ticket: Public 2,00 €
▶ Exhibits: rare folk art, objects and tools used by the older generations during the Turkish Empire since 1960
▶ Useful links:  Website / Facebook

Pefki Folklore Museum
▶ Location: Epar. Od. Ierapetras – Sitias 422, Pefki 720 55
▶ Contact: (GR)+30-2843051255 // (GR)+30-6938982293 // info@pefkivillage.gr // nikistavrakaki2003@yahoo.gr
▶ Opening Hours: (June – September) Monday – Sunday 10:00-13:00 //Every Wednesday short guided tour (duration 1-1,5 hours)
▶ Admission ticket: Public free entry
▶ Exhibits: Tools of labour, vessels for everyday use, loom, woven and handmade handicrafts, etc.
▶ Useful links: Website / Facebook

Chamezi Folklore Museum
▶ Location: Chamezi, 723 00
▶ Contact: (GR) +30-6973386348 // zoumakis@sitia.gr
▶ Opening Hours: Monday // Wednesday // Friday 10:00 –13:00 (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday Closed) (open at extended hours on demand after communication by phone)
▶ Admission ticket: Public 1,50 €
▶ Exhibits: (donations from the locals) loom, flour mill, weaving etc.
▶ Useful links: Facebook