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.
The Natural History Museum of Apeiranthos is situated in Apeiranthos village, in Naxos.
It is divided into two sections, being dedicated both to sea and land.
The marine part of the museum hosts an impressive collection of hundreds of shells, fish and dolphins' skeletons and a sperm whale's skull (!).
In the section of the museum dedicated to land, you will see representative samples of the fauna and flora of the island and several findings from the catchment basin of the Perachoritis torrent.
The Natural History Museum of Apeiranthos is definitely worth-seeing!
The Archaeological Museum of Naxos is in Chora.
It is housed in an impressive five-storey building, constructed in the 17th century and it is one of the most exquisite examples of architecture during the Franks. In the same building was formerly housed the School of Commerce, where the famous writer Nikos Kazantzakis had studied.
The Archaeological Museum of Naxos houses findings both from Naxos and other islands like Keros, Donousa and Koufonisia. The findings date from the Neolithic period up to the fifth century AD.
Among the exhibits of the museum, visitors can admire:
• Cycladic marble figurines
• Mycenaean pottery
• Geometric Vases
• Clay figurines and ceramic art objects
• Glass Roman era pottery
• Weapons and tools
• Sculptures, statues and sarcophagi
• Impressive mosaic floor
In the same building is also hosted the Historical Archive of Naxos.
Strolling around Chora, do not forget to pass by the Archaeological Museum of Naxos!
More information about the Archaeological Museum of Naxos can be found in the number 22850 22725.
Naxos is an island that caters for theater, so those who choose it for their holidays will certainly have the opportunity to enjoy a remarkable theatrical performance.
Theatrical performances are presented in several areas of the island, especially during the summer months, such as:
• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival
Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts a number of noteworthy cultural events, including theatrical performances.
Here and in other selected areas in Naxos you can enjoy theatrical performances by renowned theater companies as well as remarkable amateur theater groups.
More information on theater in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.
Naxos is an island that loves the visual arts and passionately promotes them. So, the cultural institutions of the island organize and host art exhibitions and cultural events in various locations such as:
• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival
• The Ursulines School
Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts several exhibitions of painting, sculpting, photography and other visual arts.
In Naxos you will find several galleries and other art spaces, of which the Apeiranthos Gallery of Contemporary Art stands out.
More information on visual arts in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.
Naxos is an island that loves music. Chose Naxos for your vacations and you'll be sure to enjoy remarkable concerts and music events.
Especially during summer, concerts and musical events are held in several areas of the island such as:
• The Municipal Theatre "Iakovos Kabanelis"
• The Bazeos Tower (www.bazeostower.gr), during the Naxos Festival
• The amphitheater M. Psaras in Filoti
Of particular interest is also the Elaia Arts Festival that takes place every August in Kaloxylos, which hosts a number of noteworthy cultural events, including concerts.
Here and in other selected areas in Naxos you can enjoy evenings full of great music and have a blast! The evenings with classical music that are organized in various parts of the island are also extremely special and a unique experience that you cannot miss.
More information on music events in Naxos can be found in the Municipality of Naxos, in the number 22 853 60100.
