Dionysios Solomos Museum - one of the main attractions of the eponymous capital of the Greek island of Zakynthos. Full official name of the museum - "Museum Dionysios Solomos and famous natives of Zakynthos".

The idea of ​​creating a museum named Solomos known as author of the "Hymn to Freedom" (1823), which became the national anthem of Greece, appeared in the early 20th century after the poet's manuscripts were donated to the administration of the city of Zakynthos. Manuscripts and personal things of Solomos and subsequently became the basis for the museum's collection.

Solomos Museum is located in a beautiful two-story mansion in the neoclassical style in the St. Mark's Square. Construction of a building for the museum began only in 1950 after leading to catastrophic consequences of the devastating earthquake in 1953. Land for construction was specifically highlighted the Cathedral of Zakynthos. The museum was built with the financial support of the state, as well as the means of non-governmental organizations and individuals. In 1966, the museum finally opened its doors to visitors. The 1990s was the large-scale reconstruction of the museum.

The museum's collection perfectly illustrates the history and development of culture on the island of Zakynthos. In the museum you can see the icons of the Cretan-Ionian and Cretan icon painting schools (age 17-18), portraits of prominent zakinftsev (17-20 century), sculptures, ceramics, photographs and an impressive collection of coats of arms, coins, antique furniture, musical instruments , prints and more. The museum has an excellent library and an impressive archive with important historical documents and unique manuscripts of great personalities like D.Solomos, D.Romas, N.Mantzaros, E.Luntzis, G.Ksenopolus, A.Matesis etc.

On the ground floor of the museum is the mausoleum, where the remains of Dionysios Solomos, as well as the famous Greek poet Andreas Kalvos and his wife.