Nautical Museum of Sami
About This Museum
Tucked away on the Ionian island of Kefalonia, the Nautical Museum of Sami feels less like a formal institution and more like a personal collection of local sea-legends. It chronicles the deep-rooted maritime history of a town whose lifeblood has always been its connection to the water. You'll find everything from intricate ship models resting in glass cases to formidable anchors resting on the floor as if just hauled up from the harbor. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and salt, telling stories of fishermen, merchant captains, and the timeless rhythm of the sea.
Collection Highlights
The collection truly comes alive with detailed scale models of traditional Greek caiques and historic steamships that once plied these waters. Don't miss the displays of beautifully preserved nautical instruments—brass compasses and sextants—alongside walls adorned with black-and-white photographs of Sami's bustling port in a bygone era.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find right on the main road between Sami and Argostoli, making for a perfect, insightful stop to break up a coastal drive. The atmosphere is wonderfully unpretentious and intimate, so you can wander at your own pace without any rush.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a simple, whitewashed building that echoes the traditional vernacular architecture of the island, it’s humble and unassuming from the outside, letting the treasures within take center stage.
Contact & Location
Address: 280 80, Δημοτική Ενότητα Σάμης, Δήμος Σάμης, Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Κεφαλληνίας, Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου, Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, Ελλάς
Phone: +30 697 877 8531
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