Nicosia

Archaeological Cyprus Museum
1 Museum Tel:22 86 58 64
This is the house of archaeological treasures of Cyprus, with 14 galleries of ogiginal art pieces from the 8th millennium B.C. to the end of antiquity.
Also on display is a priceless and fascinating collection of Cypriot antiquities and treasures from the Neolithic Age to the Early Byzantine period.

Byzantine Museum and Art Galleries
Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the Archbishopric), Tel: 22 43 00 08
The largest collection of icons on the island, covering the period from the 8th to 18th century. The Art Galleries contain oil paintings, maps and lithographs.

Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus
Plateia Archiepiskopou Kyprianou (within the old Archbishopric), Tel: 22 43 25 78
A wide collection of Cypriot folk art of the 19th and early 20th century, including wood carved objects, tapestry, embroidery, pottery, national costumes and handwoven materials.

Cyprus Jewelers Museum
7-9 Praxippou, Laiki Geitonia, Tel: 22 66 72 78
A display of traditional jeweler from the end of the 19th century including ornaments, religious items, silver utensils and old tools.

National Struggle Museum
Near the Archbishopric, Plateia Arch, Kyprianou Tel: 22 30 58 78
Documents, photos and other memorabilia of the 1955-1959 National Liberation Struggle.

Ledra Museum - Observatory
Tel: 22 67 93 69, Ledra Street, Shakolas Building
The observatory is situated on the 11th floor of the Shacolas Building and offers a panoramic 360 degree view of the town of Nicosia.

Cyprus Postal Museum (Department of Postal Services)
3B Agiou Savva Str, Tel 22 30 47 11
A collection of Cyprus stamps from 1800 onwards. These stamps, classified internationally amongst the best, are of significant value in world philately.

Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
51 Stasinou, Agia Paraskevi area. (Bank of Cyprus Headquarters) Tel 22 67 71 34
Permanent exhibition presenting the development of coinage of Cyprus from the 6th century BC to the present day.

Pancyprian Geographical Museum ( Strovolos Municipality)
79A Archiepiskopou Kyprianou Ave, Strovolos, Tel: 22 42 79 29
This is the first of its kind on the island and is housed in a renovated inn. The permanent exhibition presents the geology, flora and fauna of Cyprus.

The House of Chatzigeorgakis Kornesios - Ethnological Museum
20 Patriarchou Grigoriou, Tel:22 30 53 16
This is the most important 18th century building in Nicosia, which after being restored won the 1988 Europa Nostra Award. Once the residence of the Dragoman Chatzigeorgakis Kornesios, it now houses the Cyprus Ethnological Museum

The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
17 Ippokratous, Laiki Geitonia, Tel: 22 66 14 75
The historical museum of Nicosia presents life in the capital from ancient times to the present day.

Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
44 Granikou Str (in the old City of Nicosia) Tel: 99 54 32 15
One of the largest collections in the world, presenting 87 unique classical motorbikes. Among them BSAs from 1927, AJS from 1938, Matchless from 1939, Triumph from 1946, and an MV Agusta. Enthusiasts will be able to enjoy classic motorcycle history at its best.