Museums in Rhodes

The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes is housed in the Hospital of the Knights, one of the most important Medieval buildings. It consists of a large interior courtyard surrounded by a two-story colonnade. A rich collection from the Hellenistic period to the Early Christian times is exhibited in it.

The Aquarium of Rhodes is found close to the center of the city. It is a research center for the animals of the Mediterranean Sea. It is located on the northernmost spot of the island.

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The Municipal Art Gallery is located in the Medieval City of Rhodes. It houses a rich, interesting, and beautiful collection of the most representative Greek painters of the 20th century.

Path of Gods is housed in a building combining medieval architecture with modern design. It was built to house and shelter replicas of artifacts. Beside Path of Gods, there is an excavation that started in 1976 and was completed in the 1990s in an area of 1000 square meters dating back to the Hellenistic Period.

The Museum of Modern Art exhibits works of contemporary Greek and foreign painters who live permanently on Rhodes Island. 

Artistic Village Contemporary Art is a family-owned business, that focuses on the showcase of contemporary artistic works, as well as the preservation of the history and tradition of the art of ceramics.

The Jewish Museum of Rhodes was established in 1997 to depict the culture of the Jewish community of Rhodes, which was devastated in the Second World War. The museum is housed in the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, Old Town.

About 5 km from Rhodes Town lies the Bee Museum. This unique museum was created by the Beekeeping Company of Dodecanese and presents how honey is produced.

The Stamatiadis Mineralogy and Paleontology Museum is the first of its kind, both in Rhodes and within the greater area of the Dodecanese. One of the main ideas governing its launching has been the extension of the mineralogical and paleontological experience.

The Rhodes Toy Museum is situated just outside the village of Archipoli. It exhibits a collection of toys, many produced during the 20th century.

The Cultural and Geological Melathro of Rhodes houses an impressive collection of natural artifacts, works of art and many antiquities, providing a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the island.