Silversmithing Museum
Silversmithing Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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katleen_lybaert
Ghent, Belgium181 contributions
Jul 2022
The entance was free with the ticket for the byzantyne museum (i100 m) . Very glad we got time to visit (about 0,5 hour). The region has been famous for its silver and they have a very nice and varied collection. Also good explanations about the different methods used to make the silver objects.
Written 28 July 2022
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gpants1
Sydney, Australia410 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A beautifully laid out museum of the techniques used to refine and work silver with a focus on the regional creations. Set over two levels in an historical part of the castle complex it is a great place. It can be difficult to see displays as there really is only room for single file progress around the displays. Really informative and some beautiful works in the second floor.
Written 22 October 2023
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Tanya K
34 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
This museum is in a beautiful refurbished building. The exhibits are interesting and very well built. It was so impressive to learn about the history and craft. The collection is upstairs and features some exquisite pieces. We left with a deeper appreciation for this important industry.
Written 9 July 2023
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Annette F
Miami752 contributions
Oct 2022
I visited this museum several years ago. It's still very good. A little bit difficult to find, but worth it. It's built into the walls of the Castle. Ioannina is known for its silverwork. This craft is beautifully placed into its historic context. Several hands-on displays are included
Written 26 October 2022
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PaulMeng
Toronto, Canada21 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
It's the first time I see a museum dedicated to the history of silversmith, which is closely related to the role of Ioannina in the middle age. It's nice to see the whole flow documented by video and you could easily grasp how the whole thing works, particularly interesting for people studying science and engineering.
Written 30 May 2018
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gladfly
New Castle, NH1,004 contributions
Jun 2021
Never been to a silver museum and would not have gone if it didn’t start raining heavily so we dashed in for a spell not expecting much and boy were we wrong! Very interesting! Lots of artifacts and information.
Written 17 July 2021
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Georgia
Thessaloniki, Greece14 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Excellent restoration of the old building that hosts the exhibition! The atmosphere and the lighting of the interior are quite mystagogic. Interesting pieces of silver jewelry and other accessories or weapons of the city's history. A must see!
Written 22 September 2019
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Martin S
Salzburg, Austria52 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
A interesting museum with a nice sourounding and a breathtaking view and you can buy some really cool staff there - if you like silver. all Restaurants nearby are very good - even the cheap one (we tried 6-7 differnent restaurants :-) )
Written 2 August 2019
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In Love with the Med
London, UK208 contributions
Oct 2018
For anyone interested in the history of the Silversmiths craft then visiting this museum is a must. There are plenty of exhibits that introduce you to the materials and tools used since ages ago by the locals in order to deliver their masterpieces.
Written 29 April 2019
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lawdylawdy
Lincoln, UK883 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Fabulous place. The Museum building is in the sort of "inner inner" area of the Castle, and is housed in beautifully restored and refurbished buildings which form part of the Castle walls. The interior is modern and floors and stairs "float" on steel supports in the space provided by the restored stonework. Lighting is sharp and clear. Display cases are so designed that the view of the contents isn't spoiled by reflections. The cases themselves hang, visually, in mid-air and the displayed items themselves "hang" in the cases.
It's beautifully done - the architect did a genius job of it.
As for the silversmithing itself, there are modern, clever explanatory videos showing background information, and scenes of silversmithing from the 1950s and 1960s in Ioannina. The work is superb and it's a shame - though perhaps inevitable - that the skills and the the industry are largely gone.
If time permitted, I'd happily pay a repeat visit. It's an absolute bargain at €3 per person and free for over 65s. The cafe is nice too, and very cheap. Do yourself a favour and go.
It's beautifully done - the architect did a genius job of it.
As for the silversmithing itself, there are modern, clever explanatory videos showing background information, and scenes of silversmithing from the 1950s and 1960s in Ioannina. The work is superb and it's a shame - though perhaps inevitable - that the skills and the the industry are largely gone.
If time permitted, I'd happily pay a repeat visit. It's an absolute bargain at €3 per person and free for over 65s. The cafe is nice too, and very cheap. Do yourself a favour and go.
Written 5 September 2018
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Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω εάν είναι εύκολο το κόστος εισόδου για το μουσείο και εάν υπάρχουν ειδικά εισιτήρια για σχολεία,εννοώ κάποια έκπτωση!
Ευχαριστώ πολύ
Written 9 October 2017
I have a love silver bowl that I bought from a silversmith in Ioannina in 1999. I loved the city and would like to return. How best can I get there from California, USA ?
Love from Galen Hilgard, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Written 25 August 2017
Hi Hilgard,
First you must take the flight to Athens. Then you can take a domestic flight (e.g. Aegean Aiways or Olympic Air) to go Ioannina. There is also a possibility to take the Public Bus from Athens to Ioannina (with the new road you need less than 4 hours to cover the distance of 320 Km).If you need more information just google it or ask again.Have a nice travel Plan Hilgard
Written 3 September 2017
Είναι μερικά χιλιόμετρα νότια από την πόλη, νότια από την Εγνατία, σχεδόν πάνω στην Εθνική οδό Άρτας-Ιωαννίνων (κοντά στο ΙΚΕΑ)
Written 13 December 2017
Hello,
please let me know if its open for weekend the museum ?
Written 21 April 2017
Yes it's open from 10am until 18:00, both Saturday and Sunday!!!
Written 22 April 2017
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