Top 10 museums in the Ionian Islands

Unlike many parts of Greece, the Ionian Islands developed through strong Venetian and European influences. Their museums present archaeology, local traditions, art, literature and urban culture, offering visitors a different perspective on Greek identity and island history.

1. 01
   Corfu

   Archaeological Museum of Corfu

   The Archaeological Museum of Corfu is located in the Garitsa area and has been housed since 1967 in a two-storey modernist building.

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2. 02
   Corfu

   Archaeological Museum of Paleopolis - Mon Repos

   The Paleopolis–Mon Repos Museum, located on the Mon Repos estate in Corfu, opened to the public in 2001.

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3. 03
   Corfu

   Solomos Museum

   The Society for Corfiot Studies (E.K.S.) was founded in 1952 as a cultural association dedicated to the study of the history, folklore, and broader intellectual and artistic production of Corfu and the Ionian Islands.

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4. 04
   Corfu

   Museum of Asian Art of Corfu

   The Museum of Asian Art in Corfu was founded in 1928 as the “Museum of Sino-Japanese Art,” following the donation of Gregorios Manos’ Asian collection to the Greek state.

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5. 05
   Rethymno

   Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno

   The Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno is one of the most important cultural institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional heritage of Crete.

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