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VISIT THE MUSEUM

Exhibitions that focus on the different facets of a rich industrial heritage.

On the ground floor, as well as on the second floor of the Katsimantis building that houses the Industrial Museum of Hermoupolis, visitors can tour the halls, each highlighting a distinct aspect of Syros’ industrial and cultural heritage, exploring the different pieces that come together to shape the island’s unique identity. An additional exhibition awaits visitors in the Kornilakis building.

A city birthed by refugees, built on the harmonious coexistence of different traditions and lifestyles.

City of refugees

A city birthed by refugees, built on the harmonious coexistence of different traditions and lifestyles.

Katsimantis building
Hall 1
 
A commercial crossroads spreading across the Mediterranean, all the while adjusting to new ways of thinking.

Opening to the world

A commercial crossroads spreading across the Mediterranean, all the while adjusting to new ways of thinking.

Katsimantis building
Hall 2
 
The maritime craft and seafaring infrastructure that decisively shaped the identity of the city.

Maritime techniques

The maritime craft and seafaring infrastructure that decisively shaped the identity of the city.

Katsimantis building
Hall 3
 
Stepping into the industrial era through steam navigation and the art of shipbuilding.

Greek steam navigation – Neorion

Stepping into the industrial era through steam navigation and the art of shipbuilding.

Katsimantis building
Hall 4
 
From craftsmanship to industry — a groundbreaking transition that shaped the face of the city.

Industrial take-off

From craftsmanship to industry — a groundbreaking transition that shaped the face of the city.

Katsimantis building
Hall 5
 
The sweet tale of a unique culinary tradition that has become inseparably linked with the island.

“Loukoumi”, Syros’ delight

The sweet tale of a unique culinary tradition that has become inseparably linked with the island.

Katsimantis building
Hall 7
 
The technical legacy of the talented Michalis Pelekanos comes to life in his workshop.

Carpentry workshop

The technical legacy of the talented Michalis Pelekanos comes to life in his workshop.

Kornilakis tannery
Ground floor
 
The ground-floor hall of the museum periodically hosts fascinating expressions of art and craftsmanship.

Temporary exhibitions

The ground-floor hall of the museum periodically hosts fascinating expressions of art and craftsmanship.

Katsimantis building
Hall 6