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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,730 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
In the mid-19th century Ermoupolis became Greece's most important centre for shipping, commerce, but also industry. Its slow decline started in the 1880's with the rise of Piraeus as the country's main harbour. The past importance of Syros can be experienced at the Ermoupolis Industrial Museum, located in a now protected brick building, that once served as a lead-shot, then as dye-works factory.
The museum is a bit outside the centre, at Neorion by the shipyard. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm, except Wednesdays. The regular entrance fee is € 2. A brochure in Greek or English gets handed out with the ticket. Inside plenty of written information is given, but only in Greek.
Many of the early machines exhibited here are originally from the United Kingdom, like a printing press by Harrild and Sons, a loom from 1920-1925 or a Doxford oil engine. The 'Elliniki Atmoploia' from Ermoupolis was the first company in Greece to import steamships from the UK. One of them, the paddle steamer 'Patris' was shipwrecked off Kea in 1868. Rescued objects are exhibited here.
There are plenty of black-and-white photos, for example of Syrian shipowners, of former shops and a panting of a 19th century Syrian lady. Other industrial activities on Syros are also represented: textile production, tanning, printing or glass works. Special attention is always given by visitors to the small yellow Enfield 8000, one of the first electric cars, made on Syros in the 1970's.
The museum is a bit outside the centre, at Neorion by the shipyard. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm, except Wednesdays. The regular entrance fee is € 2. A brochure in Greek or English gets handed out with the ticket. Inside plenty of written information is given, but only in Greek.
Many of the early machines exhibited here are originally from the United Kingdom, like a printing press by Harrild and Sons, a loom from 1920-1925 or a Doxford oil engine. The 'Elliniki Atmoploia' from Ermoupolis was the first company in Greece to import steamships from the UK. One of them, the paddle steamer 'Patris' was shipwrecked off Kea in 1868. Rescued objects are exhibited here.
There are plenty of black-and-white photos, for example of Syrian shipowners, of former shops and a panting of a 19th century Syrian lady. Other industrial activities on Syros are also represented: textile production, tanning, printing or glass works. Special attention is always given by visitors to the small yellow Enfield 8000, one of the first electric cars, made on Syros in the 1970's.
Written April 30, 2023
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Georgina M
Ryde, UK210 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
I read about this museum on trip advisor and on Internet sites and as it was only five minutes walk from where we were staying, we gave it a go. We read that it was free on Wednesdays, but that is no longer the case, we paid two euros each. Check the opening times as they change for winter. The museum is not well signposted, but it is basically on the opposite side of the road to the hospital. We firstly walked around the back, where there are several interesting old pieces of factory equipment and an ancient rusty wheel from a British paddle steamer.
Inside the museum the curator was very friendly and helpful. We were left alone to walk around but invited to ask him questions if needed. The museum was divided into several sections such as boat building, textile industry, town planning, old fashioned shop, and a lovely gallery of local paintings. All the exhibits had signs in English as well as Greek.
Inside the museum the curator was very friendly and helpful. We were left alone to walk around but invited to ask him questions if needed. The museum was divided into several sections such as boat building, textile industry, town planning, old fashioned shop, and a lovely gallery of local paintings. All the exhibits had signs in English as well as Greek.
Written October 31, 2012
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littleloudone03
37 contributions
Sep 2019
This museum is such a great find in the island of Syros, it showcases the history of industry in Syors and the electric car is a highlight. The guide (older gentleman) is the best ever as he is passionate and very informative. He made the tour interesting and brought in some humor. There were plenty of artifacts laid out to document the history of Syros. Definitely a must to see when visiting Syros and a hidden gem
Written November 5, 2019
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mylonakis
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg85 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
This museum is a hidden gem and a delightful experience for anybody interested in industrial history. Unfortunately next to no explanations in a language other than Greek. Would have rated 5* otherwise.
Written April 13, 2019
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Vicky K
Syros, Greece27 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
You can see there alot of interesting things as:
Enfield Automotive 8000 Electric City Car ( known as the E8000ECC ) was created in the island Syros in the 70s. The original buildings of theatre Apollon and the municipality of syros.
So interesting to see the industrial developmet of the island
Enfield Automotive 8000 Electric City Car ( known as the E8000ECC ) was created in the island Syros in the 70s. The original buildings of theatre Apollon and the municipality of syros.
So interesting to see the industrial developmet of the island
Written November 15, 2016
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Athena Sp
17 contributions
Jul 2016
A very interesting museum which gives a very good picture of the flourishing industry and businesses on Syros in the previous centuries. Among the very interesting items shown is an electric car produced there in the 60ties!! Amazing. Both the lady and the gentleman in charge were happy to give us a tour and a lot of information on the objects exhibited. Definitely worth visiting. Only negative : no air conditioning.
Written August 17, 2016
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Pauline96
Maroussi, Greece178 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
I liked everything except the road signs, which is something all over Greece. Siros is a very civilized island, people are friendly and polite, restaurants offer a variety of dishes, beaches are clean with crystal clear water, prices are very good.
Written July 28, 2012
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Richard S
Vienna, Austria9 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The museum seems to be partly closed (the upper floor was not open) and it seems more to depict the idea of collecting items that represent certain eras of the industrial heritage of Siros than a concept on how to tell visitors a story about Siros industrial heritage.
So one kind of gets lost within nice and interesting items that seem to have some hidden link you can then makeup.
This is even more so as the information that might provide some linkage is in English only. Maybe one should ask the staff for more information, I was just too lazy but they seemed very nice and helpful.
Also parts of the museum seemed to be closed, the upper floor was not open to public.
This place could use the eye of a stranger or somebody with experience in museum pedagogy to also tell a story rather than just show certain parts of it.
Still very much worth a visit if you are in Siros!
So one kind of gets lost within nice and interesting items that seem to have some hidden link you can then makeup.
This is even more so as the information that might provide some linkage is in English only. Maybe one should ask the staff for more information, I was just too lazy but they seemed very nice and helpful.
Also parts of the museum seemed to be closed, the upper floor was not open to public.
This place could use the eye of a stranger or somebody with experience in museum pedagogy to also tell a story rather than just show certain parts of it.
Still very much worth a visit if you are in Siros!
Written November 13, 2017
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Konstantinos L
Hermoupolis, Greece1 contribution
May 2017
You have to begin your tour on Syros from the Industrial Museum to understand where you are. You will have the opportunity to see a lot of photographs and machinery remnants from the period Hermoupolis was the first port and the center of commerce in Greece. Do not miss it!!!
Written May 16, 2017
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Listergate
London, UK177 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
This (free) museum, appropriately housed in a refurbished industrial building near the shipyard, gives an interesting insight into the town’s history – from its origins and growth through the nineteenth century to its mid-twentieth-century decline and its current resurgence. That process is illustrated with architects’ plans, fascinating photographs of places and local dignitaries, and of course artefacts – including printing and textile machines (some made in England, at her own industrial height), and smaller objects ranging from typewriters to pens and a bass tuba of the municipal band.
Written June 9, 2016
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What are the openings hours? I can not Fins them anywhere online.
Written July 12, 2015
Opening hours
SUMMERTIME (June 1 – September 30)
Monday and Wednesday: from 10.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m. – closed in afternoon
Tuesday: Closed
Thursday, Friday,Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m. and 18.00 p.m. to 21.00 p.m.
WINTER HOURS (January 1 – March 31)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. Afternoons: Closed
Wednesday and Saturday: Closed
In case of emergency visits eg cruisers, professional groups, associations museum will be open after requests from interested to OPAS.
Closed the following Public holidays:
March 25, May 1, 15 August, 28 October, 25-26 December, 1 and 6 January, Shrove Monday, Sunday and Easter Monday, Holy Spirit day
Written June 23, 2017
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