Today, the Ethnographic Museum and art Gallery then the Argentine is one of the main and most interesting sights of the eponymous capital of the Greek island of Chios. The Museum is located in the walls of the Public library named after Koraes, and certainly deserves close attention.

The idea of creating the Museum belonged to Philip of Pandeli then the Argentine. In 1932 he founded the "Society of Argenti" for the purpose of preservation and popularization of historical and folklore of Chios. And in 1937, a small Ethnographic Museum opened its doors to visitors. Private collection Phillip then the Argentine became the basis of the Museum exhibition.

Over time, thanks to private donations and new acquisitions Filippo Argenti, the Museum's collection was considerably enriched and demanded the extension of the exhibition space. Philip Argenti initiated construction in the building of additional floors, which would be the best provided accommodation not only folk collection, but also the magnificent collection of paintings and topographic maps. The new Museum was opened in 1962. After the death of Filippo Argenti in 1974, his son donated to the Museum an impressive personal collection of books and paintings of his father. In the same period, was held last large-scale reconstruction (the additional wing was completed, etc.) and the building took its present form.

In the Museum you can see many paintings and engravings of historical subjects, portraits and personal belongings of prominent inhabitants of Chios, manuscripts, coins, medals, apparel, embroidery, household items and much more. One of the Museum halls are fully dedicated to the history of the traditional costume of the island of Chios in the 16-20 centuries. You should pay special attention to the excellent selection of paintings from the personal collection of F. Argenti, perfectly illustrating the history of Chios island, located at the entrance to the library and along the stairs and in the corridors of the second floor.