Dodecanese Home Museum

Information

The museum, a donation by Vassilis and Irini Moskovis
to the City of Athens, is housed in a two-storey building in Sepolia and features
a significant element of our national heritage which focuses on the remote Dodecanese
island region, and particularly the isle of Symi.

The museum contains a diverse selection of Dodecanese folk art and tradition, such as gold-embroidered
costumes, wood-carved home interiors, embroidery, textiles, dishes, silver
items, icons and household utensils, all of which are assorted throughout 20 rooms
and auxiliary areas.

The museum also includes an important collection of
modern Greek art, works by foreign artists, an impressive library and literary
works penned by the benefactor.

In September 1996, the City of Athens
assumed the responsibility for continuing the work of Vassilis Moskovis and renovated
the exterior of the building and begun to organise tours for students and other
interested parties.

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Educational Programmes

Educational programmes led by a museum educator, who
tailors them according to the age of participating children, are conducted at
the museum. Two school visits take place each day. Children with physical and
mental disabilities can participate in the programmes. Last year, 3,500
children took part in the programmes. Schools receive information on the
educational programmes via the competent Ministry of Education department as
well as letters and other printed materials sent directly by the museum. The
programmes are not held in summer.

Folk Art Education lessons

The museum hosts folk art education lessons involving puppet construction and jewellery-making.
The programmes are not conducted in summer.