Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos

The Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos is housed in a 19th-century mansion owned by the Vouvalis family, who were sponge merchants from Kalymnos. It was constructed in the mid-19th century and underwent renovation in 1894. The Museum showcases the historical and cultural journey of the island from prehistoric times to the post-Byzantine era through a wide variety of exhibits. The most important piece among them is the “Lady of Kalymnos”, a Hellenistic bronze statue pulled up by a local fisherman with his nets a few years ago. The Museum features several collections, including Prehistoric, Classical, a representation of a 19th-century mansion’s interior, and the Vouvalis private collection.