Museums with Free Entrance

The Folk Art Museum of Arsos, located in a mountainous village, was established in 1997 and occupies a beautifully restored 18th-century residence, recognized as a historical Ancient Monument.

The museum offers insights into the daily life and customs of the area's inhabitants, who primarily engage in wine production.

Situated in the charming village of Ineia, offering breathtaking vistas across the Akamas Peninsula, you will find the local museum showcasing an exquisite assortment of traditional basketry items. The collection comprises not only baskets but also trays, wall decorations, containers, and fish traps.

The Cyprus Handicraft Centre serves as a hub for creating and selling authentic folk art and crafts deeply rooted in tradition. At this unique establishment, visitors have the opportunity to witness skilled artisans in action at their respective workshops, practicing various time-honored crafts like embroidery, lace making, tapestry, weaving, basketry, woodcarving, pottery, metalwork (including copperware and silver), as well as leather and garment making.

The Fyti Weaving Museum showcases various renowned woven textiles from the village and illustrates the longstanding tradition of this craft since Medieval Times, employing the ancient-style loom.

Situated within the confines of Paralimni's municipal property, the Paralimni Folkloric Museum is housed in a charming 19th-century residence. Here, a remarkable collection of Cypriot art, along with various everyday tools and implements, vividly portrays the rural lifestyle of the area's past inhabitants.

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia was established in April 1989, and it resides in a complex of three historic buildings that have been meticulously restored and modernized to meet contemporary museological standards. The aim is to offer visitors a welcoming and enjoyable space to explore its rich Collections.

Dedicated to presenting the history of Nicosia, the last divided capital of Europe, the Museum takes visitors on a journey through time, covering the city's past from prehistoric ages to the present day. Its exceptional Collections, comprising over 10,000 objects such as maps, documents, paintings, engravings, and costumes, eloquently narrate the story of Nicosia.

The Steni Museum of Village Life pays homage to the residents of Steni who endured the hardships from the town's establishment until the conclusion of the Second World War (1800-1945). Within its premises, visitors can explore depictions of activities like loom weaving and ploughing, along with showcases of various tools, equipment, handicrafts, kitchenware, pots, jars, and traditional clothing used during that period.