Corgialenios Historical & Cultural Museum
About This Museum
What truly sets the Corgialenios Museum apart is its intimate, almost personal, feel—it’s less a sterile institution and more a journey into the soul of Kefalonia. You'll find yourself wandering through rooms filled with the very objects that shaped daily island life, from intricate traditional costumes to centuries-old farming tools. The heart of the museum is arguably its stunning collection of historical photographs and vivid Ionian School paintings, which seem to breathe life into the past. Upstairs, a peaceful library invites you to linger with a book, its large windows offering a quiet view over Argostoli.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the evocative black-and-white photo archives documenting pre- and post-earthquake Kefalonia, or the richly detailed 18th-century religious icons. The collection of rare coins and maritime maps telling tales of Ionian Sea trade is another hidden gem.
Visitor Information
It's a wonderfully manageable size, so you can comfortably see everything in an hour or two without feeling rushed. The staff are famously knowledgeable and happy to share stories you won't find on the plaques.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an elegant neoclassical building with high ceilings and original tilework, it feels perfectly at home on its charming Argostoli side street.
Contact & Location
Address: Ηλία Ζέρβου, Αργοστόλι, Δήμος Αργοστολίου, Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Κεφαλληνίας, Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου, Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, 281 00, Ελλάς
Phone: +30 2671 022583
Website: Visit Website
