Folklore Museum of Acharavi

Agios Stefanos 491 00, Greece Phone: +30 2663 063052 Average Price: US$ 3 per person

About

The Folklore Museum of Acharavi in Corfu was inaugurated in October 2008. The museum was an inspiration and creation of Spyros Vlachos, who searched and found interesting folk items of northern Corfu to display there.It includes old photos, books and manuscripts that date from 1862, coins from the period of the Ionian State , wooden folk furniture, loom, traditional olive press, kitchen utenslis, agricultural tools, watermill, ecclesiastical items and other exhibits that present the historical course of Corfu from the 18th century till today. The museum also has a conference room where lectures and seminars take place, a traditional coffee shop as well as a permanent exhibition of traditional products and woven handicrafts.