Helmis Natural History Museum
Helmis Museum of Natural History is the only one of its kind on Zakynthos.
Its opening ceremony took place on the 10th of October, 2000. The founder is Mr. Panayiotis Helmis.
The Museum is located at Agia Marina Village on Zakynthos island, in a beautiful, traditional building.
Its collections include specimens from the flora and fauna of the Zakynthian nature.
The Museum is privately funded and aims at making the wonders of the Zakynthian Nature known beyond the island.
Since the first day of its operation the Museum has been continuously making progress.
Today, it is considered one of the most promising establishments of the kind in Greece and the Balkans.
In the Museum the visitor has the opportunity:
- To become familiar with the natural heritage of Zakynthos.
- To be informed about the suggested delightful routes he can take on the island.
- Visit the Helmi's Natural Museum to admire everything that make Zakynthos' nature so special and unique!
- Become more familiar with the main ecosystem units of the island, from the impressive coastline to the wooded mountains.
The museum is open to the public all year round.
Opening hours:
9 am to 14 pm (from 1/11 to 30/4)
9 am to 18 pm (from 1/5 to 30/10)
Tel : 0030- 26950 65040, 26950 62282
Fax : 0030 - 26950 65039
Email : info@museumhelmis.gr
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