The unique history of mastic and the way that marked the history of the island through the centuries, is reflected in the modern Chios Mastic Museum. It is about 25 km distance from the town of Chios and before the village of Pyrgi.

The Chios Mastic Museum intends to highlight the productive history of the cultivation and processing of mastic. The museum building is urrounded by mastic trees and it’s a real architectural jewel in perfect harmony with the natural environment and its surroundings.
The gum is secreted by lentisk mastic, which is drawn with great caution («embroidery»). After 15 days is gathered, it passes various cleaning and screening stages and separated according to size. The possibilities of its use are many especially in confectionery, liquor and cosmetics.

By visiting the museum you will experience the traditional cultivation of mastic, the history and the culture through a multifaceted experience. You will see, touch and smell the mastic. You will understand the architecture, the history and the social organization of Mastihohoria. Finally, you will see the cooperative exploitation and processing of the mastic and the ways in which today it travels around the world.

This is achieved through multimedia, documentary films, models and original machines in operation. Through the outdoor exhibition, the visitor comes into contact with the mastic tree and the natural environment in which it thrives.