Larnaca, Cyprus » City Info » Exhibitions last update: 02.09.2008 (1 month ago)
Gallery Kypriaki Gonia
Gallery Kypriaki Gonia is known for showcasing encouraging works of both national and international artists. The gallery displays innovative works of art along with art-consulting services from experts for art collectors and connoisseurs.
Address: 45 Stadiou, 6020 Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 621 109
Fax: +357 24 629 198
Opening times: Monday to Saturday: 10.00 am - 1.00pm & 4.30 - 8.00 pm, Sunday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm & 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Famagusta Frames Art Gallery
The gallery opened in 1976 due to the initiative of its owner Mr Panagiotis Xiaris. Authentic frames and paintings can be found here.
Address:89, Constantinou Kalogera str,. 6021 Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 656 607
Tel: +357 24 650 590
Website: http://www.famagustagallery.com/
Atelier Di Pittura
The Atelier di Pittura besides serving as a painting workshop is also a gallery for various artists. Courses in painting, architectural design and fashion design are conducted here.
Address: 5 Stadiou, 6020, Larnaca
Tel: +357 99 617 088
Website: http://www.atelier-di-pittura.com/
Larnaca Fort - Larnaca Medieval Museum
The Larnaca Fort stands at the south end of 'Phoinikoudes' corniche and was built around 14th century during the reign of James I. Erected in the shape of a square tower it was rebuilt during the Ottoman rule. During the British era, it was used as a prison. The upper floor of the fort contains a small medieval museum and its courtyard is sometimes used for cultural events.
Address: Leoforos Athinon, Larnaka
Tel: +357 24 630 576
Opening times: November - May & September - October: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00, June - August: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 19:30 Saturday & Sunday: closed
Entrance Fee: 1.71 Euro
Larnaca District Archaeological Museum - Lárnaka Eparkhiakó Mouseío
This museum exhibits artefacts and remains from Neolithic settlements of Choirokitia and Tenta, when Larnaca was known as Kition to the Roman Era. The artefacts include sculptures, pottery and vase collections and some glass and clay ornaments from Roman times. The museum is linked with the Aphrodite Cultural Route.
Address: Plateia Kalograion, Larnaka
Tel: +357 24 304 169
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 08:00 - 15:00, Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 15:00, Monday & Sunday: closed
Entrance Fee: 1.71 Euro
Larnaca - Municipal Museum of Natural History
This is a small but interesting museum that is dedicated to the flora and fauna of Larnaca. All kinds of local reptiles, insects, birds, animals, fossils and rock formations are displayed here. One must visit the collection of insects of Cyprus as well as collection of the endemic plants of the island.
Address: Leoforos Grigori Afxentiou, (within the Larnaka Municipal Gardens) Larnaka
Tel: +357 24 652 569
Opening times: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Entrance Fee: 0.35 Euro
Pierides Foundation Archaeological Museum
A private museum, it contains findings and work of art from all over Cyprus. Collections ranging from prehistoric times, Roman Era, Byzantine empires and Middle Ages are displayed here. Run privately by the Pierides family it is the oldest private museum in Cyprus.
Address: Zinonos Kitieos 4, Larnaka
Tel: +357 24 814 555
Opening times: Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00, Friday - Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Entrance Fee: 1.71 Euro
Byzantine Museum of Agios Lazaros Church
Constructed next to the 10th century built Agios Lazaros Church, it exhibits some important religious icons, artefacts and relics. It is actually resides in the porch that is located to the south of the church.
Address: Plateia Agiou Lazarou, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 652 498
Opening times: Monday - Saturday: 08:30 - 12:30, 15:00 - 17:30 Wednesday and Saturday afternoon: closed
Pierides - Tornaritis Palaeontology Museum
This museum is located in the Customs Warehouse, Europe square. Built in a typical colonial style, the museum displays a unique collection of fossils of over 500 million years. Among the local exhibits include bones from pygmy elephants and hippopotami, which died around 10,000 B.C.
Address: Plateia Evropis, Leoforos Athinon, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 628 587
Opening times: Tuesday - Friday: 09:00 - 14:00, Saturday - Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00 Sunday: Closed from June to August
Lefkara village: Museum of Traditional Embroidery & Silver-Smithing
The Museum of Traditional Embroidery & Silver-Smithing is located in the village of Lefkara, which is about 25 miles from Larnaca. The Museum is housed in the House of Patsalos, which is built entirely white limestone. On the upper floor is displayed a large collection of old Lefkara embroidery, traditional costumes, jewellery and silverwork for which the village is known.
Address: House of Patsalos, Lefkara village, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 342 326
Opening times: Monday-Thursday: 09:30-16:00, Friday-Saturday: 10:00-16:00, Sunday closed.
Lefkara village: "Fatsa" Wax Museum
The Wax Museum displays wax figures of Cypriot personalities and showcases scenes from Cyprus history as well as the life of ordinary people as history passed by.
Address: G.Papandreou str., Pano Lefkara, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 621 048
Opening times: Monday - Sunday, November - April: 09:00 - 17:00; May - October: 09:00 - 19:00
Helen Tumelty's Mosaic Studio
Permanent exhibition of mosaics in the form of mirrors, pictures and tables is held at the studio. It also offers mosaic classes.
Address: Zenon Kitieus Street, Larnaca
Tel: +357 99 925 315
Kato Drys village: Rural Museum (House of Gabriel and Eleni Papachristoforou)
Kato Drys is a lace-making village, which has more churches than houses. The village has its own rural museum called the House of Gabriel and Eleni Papachristoforou, which exhibit lace works.
Tel: +357 24 342 833
Fax: +357 24 342 199
Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery
This gallery is part of Larnaca Municipal Cultural Centre and hosts various exhibitions by local and international artists.
Address: Athinon Avenue, Europe Square, 6022, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 658 848
Beeswax Antiques And Art Gallery
The Gallery holds permanent exhibition of Jacki Barr's watercolours, icons and ethnic paintings on old wood.
Address: 46 Cleanthous Kalogeri Str., Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 664 332
House Of Craft
Permanent exhibition of paintings is held here.
Address: Archbishop Kyprianos Ave, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 664 760
Vanezi
Permanent exhibition of works by Demetra Vanezi-Liasou is held here.
Address:14 Kimonos, Chrysospiliotissa, Larnaca
Tel: +357 99 876 863
Heliotropio Gallery
Paintings and works of art of both local and international artists are displayed here.
Address:13 Georgiou Griva Digeni, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 622 922
Mazotos village: Costas Argirou Naive Sculpture Museum
Address: House of Patsalos, Lefkara village, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 991 633
Opening times: Tuesday-Friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-12:00
Cyprus Corner Gallery
Address: Stadiou 45, 6020, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 621 109
Alasia
Address: 39 Piale Pasa, Larnaca
Tel: +357 24 655 868