The Natural History Collection of Vrisa houses fossils that were collected in Vrisa, as well as characteristic rocks, animals and plants of Lesvos.
The Collection was founded in 1999 and is part of the Museum of Palaeontology and Geology of University of Athens.
The museum is temporarily closed
The events of 12/6/2017
The museum used to be housed in the building of the old school of Vrisa but Vrisa experienced a devastating earthquake on June 12, 2017. This small, historic community, known for its traditional architecture and close-knit population, was significantly impacted by the 6.3-magnitude quake. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, reducing many of Vrisa’s stone houses and buildings to rubble and displacing its residents. In addition to the structural damage, the earthquake tragically resulted in the loss of life and injuries, deeply affecting the local community.
