museum of marble crafts

LindaH525

The bus was 12euro each and we visited all the sights of the island including the Museum of marble crafts, well worth a visit

RobP967

Not only very interesting for the marble crafts, also regular expositions of art (conceptual, photography,...) in this museum.

68DodgeDart

This museum was very nice and very educational. Especially the videos that showed how the marble was mined before the days of heavy equipment. I question how they can afford to keep it open, though. Hardly anyone was there!

AUGUSTINAP_12

Well organized and interesting museum. Visitor can see marbles as well as photos and videos of the procedure followed to create a marble statue.

63stoneh

Have a look at it if you are interested in marble technicians history and see how the eu and the greek state build with their money a museum and then they grand it to a private bank to run it with free advertisement. interesting way of anticipating the role of state regarding the culture.

ArgDes2

Very interesting if you like marble-craft and the techniques around it.I would have preferred some more historical info (when did this start in ancient times, who were the famous artists, etc). NB: Don't go with a 5-year old kid!!

tkt1961

On our around-the-island KTEL bus tour of Tinos, we stopped in Pirgos to visit this museum. We easily could have spent an hour or two there, but we were limited to about 15 minutes due to the tour schedule. Very interesting.

vanturnhout

We were travelling in August and the attraction of a air conditioned museum appealed! It is not big, but it gives a good overview of how a quarry worked and some of the products of Tinos marble carving. Interesting, clean and cool - and a nice exhibition in a separate hall. Not a must- see, but if you are passing, definitely worth seeing.

EvaMariaTsapakis

Certainly one of the most captivating museums for my children aged 4 to 10. Educational for us, too. Catchy audiovisual exhibits, easy to follow stories, friendly to the tired but excited visitor. Highly recommended!

MariaAndAngelo

Amazing information on the craft. Videos and displays were very good. Almost felt like you were working in the marble quarry yourself

mLouisa12

Very interesting museum, very modern and well organized. I mostly enjoyed the way that it explains the techniques of mining the marble. Really worth the visit. And of course dont' miss a visit at the picturesque village of Pyrgos. It is really lovely.

239lorrainef

Modern and really user friendly a perfect day out with the children. We all learnt something then poodled into Pyrgos itself for a lovely meal

28evak

A great and very modern museum. Even our children of 10 and 17 year found it interesting.Also it's nice and cold on a hot day :-)

626anp

Traditional marble museum in the Pirgos village. Wonderfull village of pirgos it is also has the univercity of marble there.

PattonyUk

They tell you to go here and you must. This is a magnificent museum on the outskirts of Pyrgos. A lot of effort has gone into making this a high quality experience. The museum is very modern and beautifully presented. Also very educational. The shop isn't that well-stocked but there is a pleasant café to relax in after the visit to the museum. A must go.