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Description
Hours:
Monday: 9:00am - 15:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 15:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 17:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 15:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 15:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 13:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Entrance Fee: free
Information:
The Museums of The Pancyprian Gymnasium, the oldest secondary school of Cyprus, are being housed in the historical centre of Lefkosia (Nicosia), in a fascinating 12-room space.
Apart from the Museum of the history of the school, the Museums of The Pancyprian Gymnasium comprise of the archaeological and the monetary collection, the old map and the old weaponry collection, most of which have a Cypriot character. There is also a gallery with the work of great painters who served as teachers and students of the school, a Museum for natural history and other exhibits. The collection is completed with a unique sample of gothic sculpture from Cyprus which is impressive by its size and its artistic technique.
The Museums aim at keeping, preserving and exhibiting these diversified collections, giving the opportunity for research and study of the history of education in Cyprus. The Museums of The Pancyprian Gymnasium are also open and accessible to visitors of all ages and interests.