Museum of Olives and Greek Olive Oil

Traditional Greek life cannot be imagined without olive oil. Olives and products obtained from them are necessary details of the overall portrait of the country. An unusual museum located in the heart of Laconia, one of the main regions of olive oil production, is dedicated to this product.

The museum began its work in December 2002. It, like some others, is one of the special thematic museums organized in different regions of Greece. Located in the premises of the old electric company, which was renovated and equipped specifically for the new museum.

The exhibition covers all possible issues related to olive oil. Since ancient times, it has been used in various areas of life - in nutrition, body care, religious rites, for lighting rooms, etc. All aspects of oil use are illustrated by a special section of the exhibition. The importance and necessity of olives in the life of the Greeks is clearly shown in illustrations, ornaments and various symbols. A large section of the exhibition is devoted to the development of oil production technology from prehistoric times to the present day.