Lefkada museums cover a long period of history from the Paleolithic to the Roman times. The most interesting museum of Lefkada is the Ecclesiastical Museum which is housed in the Monastery of Faneromeni. There you can admire a fine collection of Byzantine icons, vestments and other ecclesiastical items.
Within close distance is the Archaeological Museum of Lefkada, the only place that provides insight into the island's history and cultural heritage. Various findings from the early Bronze age and other historical periods are on display. Of unique interest is the Museum of Lefkadian Embroidery in Karies dedicated to the local art of embroidery.
The Museum of Phonographs preserves memories from the romantic aspect of the island and the romantic souls should definitely visit. The collection consists of gramophones, jewels, coins, and musical instruments.
Located on Faneromeni Street, in the capital of Lefkada, the Archaeological Museum houses various archaeological findings dating from the Early Bronze Age and found by the German archaeologist Dorpfeld in the sites of Nidri, Kariotes, Evgiros, and others.
Located in the capital of Lefkada, the museum exhibits a collection of gramophones and various other objects related to the daily life of the islanders, such as jewels, coins, embroideries, photographs, and traditional musical instruments.
Angelos Sikelianos Museum contains all the information regarding the famous poet of Lefkadian descent, along with rarities from his personal life, voice recordings, and items that belonged to his latter wife.
This small folklore museum was established by the Orpheus cultural association and includes exhibits that show how life was on Lefkada a few decades ago.
The Fabbrica Olive Museum is housed in a 19th-century olive oil factory that belongs to the Tsarlambas family. Visitors are invited to learn about the rich olive oil-making traditions of the island as well as taste many high-quality local products.
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