Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata

Housed in a marvellous neoclassical building of the early 19th century, the residence of Kyriakou family, this museum, through its collections narrates the modern cultural history of Kalamata.

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Housed in a neoclassical building of the early 19th century, donated to the Municipality of Kalamata by Kyriakou family, this museum, through the objects of its collections narrates the city’s modern cultural history. 

The building originally housed the “Club for the dissemination of literature”. Between 1936 and 1945 it served as a literacy school. In 1973, it opened as a museum for the first time, it was shut down for repairs after the earthquakes in Kalamata, and it reopened in 2002. 

The museum reopened thanks to the financial support of G. Karelias family, as well. Today, the “Club for the dissemination of literature” is in charge of it.  
The ground floor is dedicated to the pre-industrial times. Sorted into thematic sections, there are exhibits associated with rural and pastoral life, cottage industry, textile industry, pottery and several occupations exercised in the city.  

On the top floor, you’ll find the area dedicated to printing and book binding in Kalamata–where the first printing shop opened in liberated Greece, in the first place. There are also representations of an urban residence of the early 20th century, and of a traditional coffee place, as well. 

In the three remaining rooms, the collections “The Greek Revolution of 1821”, “The attire of Kalamata” (in G. Karelias room). and “Ecclesiastical Art” are exhibited. 

12 Agiou Ioannou and Kyriakou Str., Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-13:00, Sunday 10:00-13:00. Closed on Mondays.
Tel. 27210 28449

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