The Kalymnos Archaeological Museum is in the capital town of Pothia, not far from the central taxi station. The statues from Apollo's temple are on display here.

For many years, the display of archaeological artefacts in Kalymnos was limited to just one room in the Vouvalis mansion. This is the opulent 19th century home of Nikolaos Vouvalis, the most prominent Kalymnian sponge merchant, and is still open to the public.

A few years ago, the Greek Ministry of Culture embarked on building a new museum close by, so that the full collection could be displayed. Construction was almost complete when the huge discovery was made at the Temple of Apollo site.

In arranging displays, archaeologists have tried to make best use of the space available but inevitably have had to be selective about what they can put on show.

Exhibits represent all periods of Ancient Greece, from Paleolithic and Neolithic to Minoan, Mycaenean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman. The star exhibits are the kouros and other statues from Apollo's temple together with another remarkable find.

The 'Lady of Kalymnnos' is a large bronze figure of the Hellenistic period - rare because few bronzes have survived. She was trawled up from the sea bed by a Kalymnian fisherman and taken to Athens for painstaking restoration. Now, she has been returned to the island.

The museum is open every day except Mondays during the summer months and closed in winter.

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