Landmark· Milos· Greece — Cyclades
Milos Mining Museum (Adamas)
36° 43.5′ N · 24° 27.2′ E
A museum on the Adamas bay road explaining how Milos's volcanic geology made it a mining island for thousands of years, from obsidian to modern bentonite and perlite. It is a short walk from the yacht quay and the best rainy-day or midday-heat stop in town.
Practical
Address: Adamas, 84800 Milos; tel +30 22870 22481; info.milosminingmuseum@imerys.com. The museum's published hours: April–May 10am–2pm, closed Mondays; June closed Mondays, Tue–Thu 10am–2pm and 6pm–9pm, Fri 9am–2:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–2:30pm; mid-July–August daily 10am–2pm and 6pm–10pm (Fri 9am–2:30pm and 6pm–10pm); September 10am–2pm and 6pm–9pm (Fri 9am–2:30pm); October 10am–2pm, closed Mondays; November–March educational groups only. Admission €7, €10 with audio guide (five languages), reductions for over-65s and students, free under 6 (year not stated, so verify locally). About 800 m east of the yacht quay along the waterfront.
Best for
Understanding the volcanic geology behind Sarakiniko, Kleftiko and the coloured cliffs
Nearby
- Adamas Fuel (Milos)0.1 NM away
- Mikros Apoplous (Adamas)0.1 NM away
- Nostos Seafood Experience (Adamas)0.2 NM away
- Adamas Anchorage (Milos Bay)0.3 NM away
- Artemis Bakery (Adamas)0.3 NM away
- O! Hamos Taverna (Papikinou)0.3 NM away
- Papikinou Beach (Adamas)0.3 NM away
- Tsakanos Proton Supermarket (Adamas)0.3 NM away