Maritime Museum of Crete Gallery
Museum Maritime History Venetian Fortress
Maritime Museum of Crete
Old Town / Firkas
$
Crete's seafaring history inside the Venetian Firkas Fortress
Gallery
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
The world's foremost collection of Minoan art
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
City Centre |
$ Great value for Gallery
| Daily 08:00-20:00 (Wed from 13:00; seasonal)
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026 One of Europe's most important museums and the definitive collection of Minoan civilization, 15,000+ artefacts across 5,000 years, from the Phaistos Disc to the Knossos frescoes, in a restored Bauhaus-era building reopened in 2013. This is the single cultural reason many travellers come to Heraklion at all. Allow half a day.
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Among Europe's most important museums; definitive Minoan collection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Heraklion Archaeological Museum, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Heraklion Archaeological Museum?
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is located in City Centre, Crete, Xanthoudidou 2, Heraklion 71202, Crete.
What are the opening hours of Heraklion Archaeological Museum?
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is open Daily 08:00-20:00 (Wed from 13:00; seasonal).
What is Heraklion Archaeological Museum best for?
Heraklion Archaeological Museum is especially popular for Culture, Minoan art, Half Day.
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