The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced the extension of the temporary exhibition ‘FIVE” at the Cyprus Museum, until January 07, 2024.

Planning to open its doors at the beginning of March, Paradox Museum Limassol is Limassol Marina’s newest and incredibly exciting addition to its commercial area! Permanently based inside the marina’s TRAKASOL Cultural Center, Paradox Museum Limassol promises to offer visitors a thrilling experience that seeks to combine education and entertainment elevating their experience for anything unexpected. 

Pierides Foundation and KP10 collaborated on a new project, Famagusta New Museum (FNM) to contribute towards reconciliation in Cyprus. The FNM is a 20 -month-long project, funded by the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus.

The Archaeological Museum of the Larnaca district has reopened following extensive renovations and offers a modern take on old treasures, including an impressive collection of rare sarcophagi. 

Why should you visit a museum? There are several reasons; to seek knowledge, to take time to reflect and ponder, and to hone your critical thinking. But also, to acknowledge and appreciate the people who built and maintain the museums, and who work tirelessly to safeguard our history, thus enriching your experiential learning – along with that of future generations. 

Yiannis Karousos, minister of transport, communications & works, Cyprus, marked the completion of the upgrades at the Archaeological Museum of the Larnaka District during his visit to the fully renovated wings, and in the presence of the mayor of Larnaca, the presidents of Larnaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Larnaka Tourism Board, members of Parliament of the Larnaca and Ammochostos regions, as well as officers of the Department of Antiquities and members of the local media.

An on-site meeting took place in early December between the Minister of Transport Communications and Works, the Director of the Department of Antiquities, and Larnaca authority heads: Larnaca Mayor, Andreas Vyras; Chairman of Larnaca Tourism Board, Dinos Lefkaritis, and President of the Larnaca Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Stavros Stavrou at the Larnaca District Archaeological Museum to view the status of renovations at the museum following intense criticism by Larnaca authorities and bodies regarding the protracted delays in its reopening.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works participated on May 21 in the Huntington Disease Awareness Month, by lighting the castles of Paphos and Larnaca in blue and purple, as well as the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.

A museum with a difference opened in Larnaca city centre this March, called the Salt & Pepper Museum Larnaca, which displays a collection of more than 20,000 eclectic condiment shakers.

Free and ticketed events are being organised at museums around Cyprus to mark International Museum Day and the European Night of Museums.