Ermoupolis Industrial Museum
Opened in 2000, this museum covers the industrial history of Syros. It holds a larges collection of artifacts: metalworking tools, weaving machines, and items related to the town's famous shipyards (anchors, compasses, ship models). Be sure to take a look at the collection of original drawings by the architects of Ermoupolis's neoclassical heyday, the old photographs and engravings depicting various aspects of island life, and the old maps of Siros and the Cyclades. The museum is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the harbor. A friendly curator will let you in and he does speak English, so feel free to pepper him with questions. Allow an hour for your visit.
Opened in 2000, this museum covers the industrial history of Syros. It holds a larges collection of artifacts: metalworking tools, weaving machines, and items related to the town's famous shipyards (anchors, compasses, ship models). Be sure to take a look at the collection of original drawings by the architects of Ermoupolis's neoclassical heyday, the old photographs and engravings depicting various aspects of island life, and the old maps of Siros and the Cyclades. The museum is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the harbor. A friendly curator will let you in and he does speak English, so feel free to pepper him with questions. Allow an hour for your visit.
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