Katina Paxinou & Alexis Minotis Museum

On entering the Museum, the visitor feels that he is entering the couple's personal space, which is warm and full of memories. Their furniture, Paxinou's dressing room with its mirrors, make-up brushes, jewellery from her theatrical roles — the whole preparation for a performance. Next are costumes of cherished roles from historical performances: Oedipus Rex, Hamlet.

The space is brimful of memories: Photographs of near legendary performances, paintings, a portrait of Paxinou by Tsarouchis inspired by Lorca's Blood Wedding, the fan created by the same artist for The House of Bernarda Alba, and personal objects. Also on display are embroideries crafted by Paxinou, medals and honorary diplomas for the artistic contribution of the two leading actors, and the Oscar awarded to the great actress for her part as Pilar in the film For Whom the Bell Tolls.

The Paxinou-Minotis Archive is open to researchers and contains more than 180 files with press clippings, photographs, letters, texts, plays, scenarios and roles played by Katina Paxinou and Alexis Minotis. It also includes theatre programmes and audiovisual material.

Although full of theatre and mementos, the Paxinou-Minotis Museum remains functional. Slide projections on the theatrical life of the two leading actors are included in school and student visits.

Source: www.miet.gr