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Offering unique collections and a variety of activities and events, the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is always ready to welcome its visitors.
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Discovering the Lesvos Petrified Forest, a unique natural monument, is an unforgettable experience.
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The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a place of education, knowledge and inspiration. Following the current theory and practices of Museum Education, it designs and implements educational programs for students of all levels of education, children of all ages and families.
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The Museum operates the Lesvos Geopark and collaborates with many cultural, educational, research organizations and Museums. It is a founding member of the European and Global Geoparks Network, pioneered in the establishment of the network of the Museums of Lesvos, collaborates with schools and Environmental Education Centers, as well as with a significant number of research centers and universities in the framework of research activities.
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The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest (Greek: Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Απολιθωμένου Δάσους Λέσβου) is a geological museum located in the village of Sigri on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Established in 1994, it is a center for the study, management, and preservation of the petrified forest of Lesbos and for public education about the site. It is a founding member of the European Geoparks Network and is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network.
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2nd Digital Geoparks Forum

02 Mar 2021

Τhe 2nd Digital Geoparks Forum, organized by the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest took place on 23 and 24 February 2021 with great success. More than 240 240 representatives from the 161 World UNESCO Global Geoparks located in 44 countries around the world participated in the forum that was held through a digital platform.

The main theme of the 2nd Digital Geoparks Forum was the day after pandemic and the actions of the Geoparks to deal with the current challenges. The forum was co-organized by the Global Geoparks Network and UNESCO and coordinated by Professor Nikolaos Zouros, Director of the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest and President of the Global Geoparks Network.

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