Folklore Museum of Lárdos

My partner and I visited the Folklore Museum when we stayed nearby in Lardos. We were welcomed in with friendly handshakes but sadly it went down hill from there. The entry price of 7 euros is a bit pricey for a small one room museum but we’re happy to support small businesses. We however agree with the other low reviews, the owner is rude, aggressive and condensending.He gives you a condensed history of the island whilst showing you things on display. My partner tried to share stories of his Grandfather in the war but was ignored and dismissed. When he tried to clarify something he was told off for ‘not listening’. I awkwardly laughed off the comments that young women should get back to embroidering and stop worrying about their nails and using botox to ‘look like monkeys’. I wish now I’d have said something but I just wanted to leave honestly. You then get time to look around by yourself, except when he suddenly decides he wants to tell you something else and you are shouted over and made to listen.We’re only giving it 2 stars because we did reference some of the things we were able to learn when exploring of the rest of the island. We can understand the passion he has for his island, culture and the people but we would have learnt so much more if it was approached differently. It just wasn’t an enjoyable experience for us sadly.

Difinitely worth a visit.The guy who who runs this place, Panagiotis, really knows a lot about the folklore of Rhodes. Of how people lived before and what made them what they are today.He has a passion of keeping history alive and speaks very quickly about it in both greek, german and english.We bought his book, and when you have visited this museum you will know why 😉A recommendation from me: don't buy drinks or souveniers before the tour is finished.

If you are on Rhodes you need to come here and learn about the Island and the way life was before tourism took over. It’s fascinating and has so much history and literally takes an hour from your holiday

Great place to know more about Rhodes history. Lots of authentic things, photos, clothes, pottery etc. Very informative excursion, I was amazed by Greek culture)

Panagiotis Loukaras has made it his life’s work to preserve some of the history and culture of the island’s heritage here. He is quirky, passionate and utterly charming, and a peek inside his museum is like stepping back in history to a simpler time.Do not let your holiday end without sparing an hour or so to pause here and learn a little about what makes Greece and its island communities so special, and so enduring.