All started almost three decades ago due to the artistry and the knowledge of entomology doctor Athanasios Koutroumpas. He is the one continuing his work , as the scientist coming from Volos, since 1987 when he founded the Entomology Museum, that brings his name-, keeps enriching his personal collection with different kinds of insects from all over the world. Mostly, he shares this wealth of nature and, simultaneously, transfers the knowledge to the audience that every time is speechless facing this entomological treasure.. The enthusiasm, indeed, is provoked by the thousands colorful butterflies found in the entrance. Among them, there are rare and unique samples such as the biggest butterfly in the world: Thysania Agrippina from South America, with a wings opening 37-40 cm! This butterfly is one of the many surprises in this big and complete private entomology museum in the Balkans.

The Entomology Museum Athanasios Koutroumpas is open upon request..

Car
City bus number 9 (Filaretou station)
In the museum there is infrastructure for people with disabilities.

General entrance €4
€2 for students and undergraduates

The people responsible for the museum will tour the visitors and will inform them in English and in Greek.
Groups up to 80 people are accepted (organized groups, schools, individuals) and the tour lasts almost from 45 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information there are brochures while the people interested can be informed on the website of the museum (entomologikomouseio.gr) and on facebook (facebook.com/EntomologikoMouseio).
Photo shooting is permitted.

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