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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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GREEK – GERMAN ALTERNATIVE TOYRISM & GASTRONOMY WORKSHOP

19 Mar 2021

The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest continues to promote the unique natural and cultural heritage of Lesvos-Unesco Global Geopark!

After its fruitful participation at the WEB Greek Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy Workshop held in Germany from 17 to 19 March 2021 in which it made contact with many travel agencies and tourism organizations, the Museum continues its efforts to promote Lesvos as an alternative travel destination at the touristic market of the UK during the workshop that will take place from 22 to 24 March 2021.

In particular, the Museum took part in 9 pre-arranged online meetings with travel agents and tourism professionals in Germany that had a special interest for Lesvos.

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