The Geological Museum of Apeiranthos is in Apeiranthos village in Naxos.
The Geological Museum is housed in the Municipal school of Apeiranthos and it is considered to be one of the best of its kind. The museum has more than 2500 exhibits, divided into 6 sections: Smyrida (Emery), Naxos Marble , Cyclades, Greece, Paleontological and World.
The pride of the museum is Smyrida (=Emery), the local stone known as "Naxos stone." Among the other exhibits, those to stand out are:
• Volcanic rocks from Santorini (Thera)
• Volcanic rocks from Etna and Vesuvius
• Obsidian from Milos
• Fossilized bones of a dwarf elephant
The Geological Museum of Apeiranthos features a shop too, where you can find very special items and souvenirs.
If you find yourself in Apeiranthos, you HAVE TO visit the Geological Museum of Apeiranthos.