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.
Discovering the Lesvos Petrified Forest, a unique natural monument, is an unforgettable experience.
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.
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.
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.
The events take place after the great success of the activities during the previous weekends and on the occasion of the celebration of #EUGreenWeek2020.
Saturday 24th October
9:00-12:00 Bird watching tours at the Kalloni Salt Pans
12.00-13.00 Presentation “Autumn visitors in Lesvos- The bird fauna of the Kalloni Salt Pans” at the Kalloni Environmental Information Center at Skala Kallonis.
Sunday 25th October
10:00-12:00 Bird watching tours at Nifida and Polichnitos Salt Pans
Wildlife experts and scientists will provide all the visitors with valuable guidance, as well as special equipment such as telescopes and binoculars offered by the Kalloni Environmental Information Center. All the health protocols for Covid-19 will be strictly followed!
Reservation is required at 22510-47033, 6972-809610.
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Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr
