Ios · Museums
Where the island keeps its treasures, from ancient sculpture to the objects of everyday village life.
Essential
Chora
Four rooms in the neoclassical town hall on the main square of Chora, with finds from the Bronze Age town of Skarkos and inscriptions and sculpture from the Classical to the Roman age.
Must see: The finds from Skarkos
Kolitsani, Chora
A small museum of modern art at Kolitsani, below Chora, named after the French writer and filmmaker Jean-Marie Drot. Open in summer only.
Must see: The temporary summer exhibitions
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Chora
An open-air theatre of about 1,000 seats built of local stone and marble at the top of Chora, past the windmills, designed by the German architect Peter Haupt and named after the Nobel poet. It hosts concerts and plays in summer.
Must see: The view over Mylopotas at sunset
Opening hours change seasonally. Check with each museum before visiting.
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