Ethnographical Museum of Paphos (Eliades collection)

The Ethnographical Museum of Paphos, also known as the Eliades collection, is a private museum at Exo Vrysi 1 in Ktima, the upper old town of Paphos on the southwest coast of Cyprus. It is housed in an older town house and reflects the personal collecting of the Eliades family over several decades. The museum presents objects of everyday life and folk art from Cyprus, along with older archaeological pieces ranging from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

Visitors walk through a series of rooms in the old house and a courtyard, where objects are displayed by theme. Folk costumes, embroidery and weaving show traditional village dress, while wooden furniture, farming tools, kitchen utensils and pottery illustrate rural life before modernisation. Other cases hold coins, vases, lamps, small sculptures and jewellery from ancient periods. The domestic setting gives the displays a personal character, and labels are in several languages.

The visit usually takes around 45 minutes. The museum is reported to open Monday to Saturday from about 09:00 to 17:00, with an admission fee listed at around EUR 3.4, but both should be confirmed before visiting, as private museums can change hours. Weekday mornings are typically quiet, and it is rarely crowded. Photography may be restricted in some rooms, so asking staff is advisable. The collection suits visitors who want to see how people lived in Cyprus in earlier centuries, in contrast to the monumental sites in Kato Paphos.

The museum is within walking distance of other Ktima sights, including Kostis Palamas Square and the Paphos Archaeological Museum. It forms a natural stop on a half-day exploring the old town, with cafes and small shops nearby. The old-house layout includes steps and narrow doorways, which add to the charm but affect access.