MUSEUM
HADJIGIORKIS FLOURMILL MUSEUM
The Hadjigiorkis Flourmill Museum is an initiative of Cyprus Millers by Hadjigiorkis that contributes to the promotion of the Cypriot rural and cultural heritage.
The Museum hosts artefacts and interactive activities, building a platform to help the visitors connect to the past human experience related to the evolution of wheat production, flour milling and bread-making processes in Cyprus throughout the centuries.
HERITAGE MEETS INNOVATION
Its inspirer Mr. Costas Koshis, the eldest son of Savvas Hadjigiorkis, observing the increasing interest of students, who visited the company, to learn more about the history of the milling procedure, decided to create this museum in 2010, to showcase how the past milling practices meet the future ones into the present, with the same passion and dedication.
MUSEUM ACTIONS
In 2016, the museum was renovated to offer an interactive experience where the visitors get acquainted with the history behind Cypriot wheat production grind wheat using hand-mills, just like in Neolithic Cyprus, feel the fresh flour coming from the same stone-mill of Savvas and Katerina Hadjigiorki in the 1940s and make traditional sourdough Cypriot bread.
Since its foundation the museum has published six annual calendars featuring Cypriot proverbs related to the thematic of wheat and flour, and lyrics. Moreover, the museum organized along with the theatrical organization Pocket Theatre 3 theatrical educational programs featuring traditional fairy-tales regarding Greek and Cyprus agriculture and bread-making educational workshops, approved by the Ministry of Education.
Furthermore, the Museum hosts adult vocational learning seminars, and participates in various touristic programs. Hadjigiorkis Flourmill Museum has been recognized for its valuable contribution in Cyprus tourism by Cyprus Hotel Association-Famagusta in 2018 and by Cyprus Tourism Award in 2020, receiving a Gold Medal in Museums/Historical Sites, Cultural Sites, Events, Routes Category. Hadjigiorkis Flourmill Museum is included amongst the destinations of “Heartland of Legends”, the authentic route of Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
MEET OUR FUTURE
The Hadjigiorkis Flourmill Museum is envisioned as an immersive, experience-driven space that brings the history and traditions of Cyprus Millers to life through architecture, movement and storytelling. Inspired by the form and motion of the traditional millstone, the museum guides visitors through a continuous circular journey, engaging the senses, memories and narratives connected to milling and local heritage. Rather than functioning simply as a place where objects are displayed, it is designed as part of a wider visitor experience that connects the museum with workshops, outdoor spaces and the surrounding environment, allowing tradition to be discovered through participation, exploration and interaction.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
The recording, highlighting and promotion of the Cypriot cultural heritage, local gastronomic products and agricultural practices, through modern technological interventions, research work, intergenerational approaches, educational programs and multi-sensory tours, with a view to aligning the actions of the Hadjigiorkis Flourmill Museum with the principles of equal access and the Sustainable Development Goals for Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education and Responsible Production and Consumption.
To become a cultural hub, where traditional art meets modern technology, with the aim of highlighting and promoting the agricultural tradition, rich gastronomy and culture of Cyprus, while remaining an accessible, vibrant and evolving cell of society.
A TRUE GASTROCULTURAL INNOVATION HUB
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Museum Area
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Cyprus Millers Academy
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Conference Area
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Courtyard
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Rooftop
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INAUGURATING THE FUTURE
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Visitor's Impressions Book
A collection of thoughts, feelings, and memories shared by those who walked through our Museum. Each note reflects a unique connection to our heritage, preserving the stories and emotions that our space inspires. Through these impressions, our visitors become part of our ongoing history.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
During the months of March – May 2023, the museum offers guided tours along with traditional pasta making workshops, for students and tourists. Reach to us via the form and someone from our team will contact you to confirm your visit!
For any questions or information contact us at +357 23821945 or via email at styliana.h@cyprusmillers.com