Milies Folk Museum, Central Pelion
SIGHT · CENTRAL PELION

Milies Folk Museum

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SIGHT · CENTRAL PELION
Milies Folk Museum
Milies Folk Museum, Central Pelion
AREACentral Pelion
CATEGORYMuseum
ADDRESSIn the main road above the central square.
NEAREST VILLAGEMilies · 0.3 km

What you will see

Among the many attractions in Milies is the local folk museum located in the main municipality building. Its history begins in 1982 when a small exhibition of folklore objects opened in order to preserve cultural heritage. Its founder is considered to be Helen-Fai Stamati, she gathered rich material regarding Pelion cultural affairs such as traditional dresses, traditional arts and crafts.

The museum has a large collection of folklore objects containing writings, pictures everyday objects from the lives of various occupations, (saddle maker, blacksmith, street builder and many more), needlework, embroidery and woven from the local housewives. At the museum also exists a replica of the flag from the revolution of 1821. At the museum operates a gift shop, while an album from its founder titled “Milies, town of Mt.Pelion” is available.

Opening Hours :

15 June - 15 September

Daily 10.00 am - 2.30 pm
and 6.00 pm. - 9.00 pm

16 September - 14 June

Wendsday - Friday 10.00 am - 2.00.pm
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 am. - 3.00 pm.