The Folk Historical Museum of Sitia is now open for the 2024 season!

🏛️ Calling all history and culture lovers! You absolutely cannot miss the Folk Historical Museum of Sitia. Founded in 1975 by the educational and cultural association "Vintsenzos Kornaros", this museum offers an incredible collection of handwoven materials, embroideries, local costumes, furniture, and more. Get ready to be blown away by the beautiful linen tablecloths, cotton handmade pillows, bedcovers, and clothes, as well as the handwoven drapes featuring images of ancient Greek gods like Eros and Aphrodite. The wooden furniture on display is also truly unique, hand-carved with various motifs from Cretan history.

🧵 One of the most fascinating parts of the museum is the complete loom where you can learn about the whole process of weaving and get a glimpse into the everyday lives of the locals in older times. The museum features different rooms with various themes and exhibits, including craftwork done by women and kitchen implements.

🤩 The Folk Historical Museum of Sitia is not just a place to learn about the history and culture of the region, it's also the perfect spot to spend an amazing morning or afternoon with your friends or family. You won't want to miss out!

Useful Information

🏢 Address: 28 Kapetan Sifi Str., Sitia, Crete

🕰️ The museum is open every day except Monday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. General admission is 3€, and 2€ for children over 11. Guided tours are available for groups of over 5 people and outside regular hours by phone: ☎️ +30-6944979796 (Areti Katsika).