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 – |
Operating Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:30 |
Operating Period: | All year round |
Entrance Fee: | Free entrance |
Website: |
Cyprus Postal Museum
Situated within the walled city of
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 (
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
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: | |
Operating Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 14:00 |
Operating Period: | All year round |
Entrance Fee: | Free entrance |
Website: |
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