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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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The Petrified Forest
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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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Do you have any plans for the weekend? The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest invites you all to spend this autumn weekend at the museum

22 Oct 2020

The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest invites you all to spend this autumn weekend at the museum. Admission will be free and the museum staff will be there to answer all your questions and queries. It is a great opportunity to discover together all the new exhibits and explore the plants of the Petrified Forest and the secrets of its creation in the recently renovated museum’s exhibition halls, while at the entrance the model of the Lesvos Deinotherium with movement and sound effects welcomes you. You can also visit the outdoor Sigri Petrified Forest Park and enjoy the amazing view to the Aegean from the museum cafe!

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October 2020
Opening hours: Saturday 8:00-16:00 & Sunday 9:00-17:00