Environmental Museum of Foloi

The Environmental Museum – Information Center of Dryodasos Foloi is located in Loutsa of the local community of Kumani in Foloi of the municipality of Ancient Olympia. The building is wooden and the surrounding area has been shaped with traditional materials. It includes an information room – reception, an exhibition area and an office – a library as well as an audiovisual room. The purpose of the Environmental Museum of Folois is to highlight the unique characteristics of the natural and cultural environment of the unique oak forest that has been included in the Natura program and the wider mountainous area. The main objective is to inform and sensitize the local community, pupils and visitors of the region on issues related to the natural and cultural environment. The objective is also to promote and support the development of agrotourism activities, to promote the natural resources of the region and to raise public awareness of the protection and mild management of natural resources.