The Municipality of Paralimni - Deryneia, in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), is organizing events with free entry and participation, as part of the celebrations for International Museum Day 2026, which this year has the theme "Museums unite a divided world".
SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026, 11:00-17:00
TRADITIONAL HOUSE IN PARALIMNI
Art doll decoration workshop in collaboration with artist Nikolas Rotsidis.
Free participation. Limited number of places. Registration is required at the link: https://forms.gle/wgC8xzkpZfpKrq5L6
SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026, 10:00-18:00
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM OF NATIONAL HISTORY, PARALIMNI
Free admission and guided tours
MONDAY 18 MAY 2026, 19:00-21:00
FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF DERYNIA
“The Historical Monuments of Deryneia”
Research: Victor Karagiannis
19:00: Guided tour – historical overview of the area around the Church of the Virgin Mary (gathering at the square of the Church of the Virgin Mary)
20:00: Lecture at the Folklore Museum of Deryneia.
ADMISSION / PARTICIPATION FREE
More information on the website: pdm.org.cy
