Landmark· Hydra· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Hydra Historical Archives Museum
37° 21.1′ N · 23° 28.0′ E
A marble building on the harbour front housing Hydra's naval story — paintings, ship models, carved figureheads, navigation instruments, 1821 War of Independence relics and the embalmed heart of Admiral Andreas Miaoulis.
Practical
OSM outline 'Museum of Hydra / Ιστορικό Αρχείο – Μουσείο Ύδρας', next to the Port Authority by the ferry dock. Founded 1918 as a regional office of the General State Archives; the current building was inaugurated in July 1996. Holds about 18,000 archival items, a photo archive and the public library. Open daily (hours not published online — check at the door). Tel +30 22980 52355.
Best for
Understanding why Hydra's sea captains mattered in 1821