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.
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.
Discover the Geosites of Lesvos through the effort of the Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest of recording, mapping, interpreting, promoting and presenting the sites that are characterized as geosites - geological monuments. Its aim is to inform and raise awareness to locals and visitors about the recognition of Lesvos as an UNESCO Global Geopark.
For the digital presentation of the 160 Geosites at the Museum’s website,
follow the link https://www.lesvosmuseum.gr/.../psifiaki-ekthesi-geotopoi...
You can also follow
Lesvos island Unesco Global Geopark - Λέσβος Παγκόσμιο Γεωπάρκο Unesco
where every week two new geosites are posted!
Monday -Sunday: 9.00-17.00
Sigri, Lesvos island, P.C. - 81103
+30 22530 54434
lesvospf@otenet.gr