Costume Museum, Fashion museum in Kastoria Municipality, Greece
The Costume Museum is a fashion gallery in Kastoria holding over 25,000 traditional Greek garments, accessories, and personal items from different regions and time periods. The collection spans from ancient times through the Byzantine era to modern regional variations.
Established in 1988, this museum preserves Greek fashion elements spanning multiple eras and regions. Its collection documents how regional clothing traditions evolved over centuries.
Wedding outfits and ceremonial garments on display reveal how different Greek communities expressed their identity and social roles through what they wore. Each region developed its own distinctive style and decoration choices.
The museum sits near the center of Kastoria and offers guided tours in several languages. Visitors should allow time to explore the entire collection, which spans multiple themed exhibition areas.
The collection includes rare 19th-century porcelain dolls dressed in miniature versions of regional Greek costumes. These finely crafted figures demonstrate remarkable craftsmanship and preserve fashion details that might otherwise have disappeared.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
