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Museums and Galleries 

Cyprus Archaeological Museum

Situated in Lefkosia (Nicosia), this is the main archaeological Museum of Cyprus and traces the long history of civilization on the island from prehistoric times to the early Christian period. Extensive excavations throughout the island have enriched the collections of the museum considerably and brought Cypriot archaeology to the fore front of international archaeological research. Here the cultural heritage of Cyprus, such as pottery, jewelry, sculpture and coins from the Neolithic period to the Bronze Age, Iron Age and the Greco-Roman period, is cherished and displayed for everyone to enjoy. Star exhibits include the statue of Aphrodite of Soloi, a gold jewelry collection and relics from the royal tombs of Salamis.The museum is a stop on the Aphrodite Cultural route.  

Address:  Mouseiou 1, Lefkosia
Operating Hours:

Monday: Closed, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 08:00 - 16:00, Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00, Sunday: 10:00 - 13:00

Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: 3,42 Euro

Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries 

The Byzantine Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) within the walls contains the richest and most representative collection of Byzantine art on the island. About 230 icons dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries, as well as other typical examples of the Byzantine art of Cyprus, such as sacred vessels, vestments and books, are on display. The collection includes many icons dating from the 12th century when iconography was at its height. Among the star attractions are the famous 6th century mosaics torn from the church of Kanakaria in the occupied area, sold abroad and later repatriated.  

Address:  Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou, (within the Archbishopric) Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30, Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Adults: 1,71 Euro, Students: 0,34 Euro
Website: www.makariosfoundation.org.cy

Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus 

This fine collection of 19th and early 20th century Cypriot folk art including wood - carved objects, tapestry, embroidery, pottery, national costumes and hand woven materials is housed in the beautiful old Archbishopric in the heart of Lefkosia (Nicosia).  

Address:  Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou, Lefkosia (within the old Archbishopric)
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:30 - 16:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: 1,71 Euro

Archbishop Makarios III Foundation Art Galleries 

The four rooms of the Art Galleries of the Cultural Centre of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation contain a unique collection of representative works of West European art from the Renaissance to modern times, as well as Greek and Cypriot masterpieces.

a) Western European panting (15th -19th centuries)

b) Greece in the 18th and the 19th centuries with paintings engravings and maps by European painters, with special emphasis on themes from the 1821 Greek Revolution.

c) Greek painting (19th - 20th centuries)  

d) Cypriot painting (20th century)

Address:  Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday: 08:30 - 13:00, 15:00 - 17:30 Wednesday and Saturday afternoon: closed
Operating Period: All year round
   

State Gallery of Contemporary Art 

This collection of paintings and sculptures by 20th century Cypriot artists is housed in a beautiful restored building in Lefkosia.

Address:  Gonia Leoforou Stasinou & Kritis, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:45, Saturday: 10:00 - 12:45
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance

Cyprus Museum of Natural History 

Founded by «The Photos Photiades Charity, Scientific and Cultural Foundation» the Cyprus Museum of Natural History on the outskirts of Lefkosia (Nicosia) is the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus. Among its 2500 or so exhibits are stuffed mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and insects as well as rocks, minerals, semi precious stones, shells and fossils.  

Address:  Old Lefkosia – Lemesos Road, P.O. Box 12586, Latsia, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance
Website: www.natmuseum.org.cy

Cyprus Postal Museum 

Situated within the walled city of Lefkosia (Nicosia), this museum is home to an exhibition dedicated to the development of postal services in Cyprus and a collection of Cyprus stamps from the 18th century onwards considered as some of the best in international philately.

Address:  Agiou Savva 3B, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 15:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00, Sunday: For groups the museum can also open after previous notice.
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance

Cyprus Handicraft Centre Lefkosia 

At the Handicraft Centre in Lefkosia (Nicosia) visitors can see artisans engaged in such traditional crafts as weaving, basket making, wood carving, pottery, and the production of leather and traditional copper items. A large variety of hand-produced items are on sale at the Centre's shop. 

Address:  Athalassas Avenue 186, Strovolos, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: The workshops are open: Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 14:30, Thursday: 15:00 - 18:00 (except in July - August)
Operating Period: All year round
   

Museum on the History of Cypriote Coinage 

Located in Lefkosia (Nicosia), the exhibition traces the development of Cypriot coinage from the first coins issued during the 6th century BC to modern times. Some 2600 years of turbulent Cypriot history come alive through 370 coins, divided into nine chronological sections and exhibited in 20 showcases. Relying on high - tech methods to preserve the coins’ quality, the museum is an important resource for educational programmes on the history of Cyprus. The museum is on the Aphrodite Cultural Route.

Address:  Stasinou 51, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 14:00, Monday: 08:30 - 17:00 (September - April) Closed on Bank Holidays
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance

The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum 

The Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum in Lefkosia (Nicosia) was established by Andreas Nicolaou and is the result of a 20 - year personal effort. Today, this collection comprises more than 150 pieces. The museum exhibits motorcycles dated between 1914 - 1983, such as AJS, MV Aqusta, Matchless, Norton, BSA, Triumph, Ariel, BMW, James, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield and many more.  

Address:  Granikou 44, Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 09:30 - 13:30, 15:30 - 19:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: 1,71 Euro

Proto - Industrial Museum 

The early industrial workshop of Agia Varvara is unique in Cyprus. It combines a traditional house with the place of work. The ingenuity of the owner led to the establishment of a pioneering workshop using the primitive means of the 1920s. The flourmill, the crushed wheat mill, the barley mill and the oil mill were all put in motion by a single engine. With the combination of transmission shafts, wheels and belts, motion was distributed to a number of machines, according to the owner’s needs. The wine mill and the loom, which was skilfully used by the owner’s wife thereby contributing to the family income, completed the picture.

Address:  Agia Varvara, Lefkosia
Operating Period: All year round
   
   

Cyprus Police Museum 

The museum, near police headquarters in Lefkosia (Nicosia), was originally founded in 1933 as a Criminal Museum by the then British Chief of Police of the colonial government. A substantial part of the museum is dedicated to the history of the Cyprus Police, with exhibits dating back to the early years of the British period up to the present times. On view are police arms, uniforms, police equipment, police vehicles, musical instruments of the Police Band, records and documents. 

Address:  Evangelou Floraki Street, (within the Police Headquarters) Lefkosia
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
Operating Period: All year round
Entrance Fee: Free entrance
Website: www.police.gov.cy

 

 


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