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"Mykonian Folklore Collection" was founded by Professor Vasilios Kyriazopoulos on May 1958. The museum is situated at Castro, in a 18th century building. In there, are exposed museum articles sorted by subject :
- Keys and locks collections, handwoven tapestries, painted plates, old weights and measures, traditional
- Cycladic sculptures and lighting devices ranging from the ancient oil to the kerosene lamp.
- Obsedian tools and weapons representing the interior of a 19th century middle class drawing room.
- A 19th century bedroom.
- A 19th century kitchen.
Around the "Mermelechas well" - a known pirate there are large and small traditional Aegean ship models, cannons and pictures of old Mykonian sailing and steamships.
The Museum is open from April till October from 17:30-20:30 every day and from 18:30-2:30 on Sundays. No admission charge.
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