The Ethnographic Museum in the village of Avgorou is housed in a 1921 twostorey, traditional residence (the Koutras House), and depicts the daily life of previous generations.
Amongst its exhibits are rare 19th century woodcarved furniture, costumes, silverware and pottery, a collection of paintings by selftaught Cypriot artists, and priceless traditional textiles and embroideries of the 18th - 19th century, as well as many other traditional utensils and tools.
The museum also has a large courtyard, stockyard, water reservoir and wheelwell.
| Region: | Ammochostos (Famagusta) |
| Address: | Leoforos Karyon, 52, Avgorou village |
| GPS coordinates: | Lat: 35.0395 Lon: 33.83987 |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 23 923 340 |
| Operating Hours: |
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 13:30 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 16:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 Closed on Sunday. |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: |
Adults €1,71 / Children €0,86 Special rates for students and groups. |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
