MUSEUMS

The Archaeological Museum exhibits the earliest traces of human settlement (^4th millennium BC) through to the Classical and Hellenistic periods. The island's heyday was in the ^4th century B.C.: you'll see many jewels, sarcophagi and objects from this period. The museum's janitor is an enthusiast who will be delighted to give you explanations.

The folk museum is housed in a traditional ^18th-century house at the foot of the monastery. Look out for the 1930s-50s photos of galas organized by Nissiros immigrants to the USA.