Top 10 museums in Chania and Rethymno

Chania and Rethymno are ideal destinations for visitors who want museum experiences with a strong sense of place. Their collections reflect Minoan and Classical history, local craftsmanship, maritime culture and the layered identity of Crete’s western cities.

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   Chania

   Archaeological Museum of Chania

   The New Archaeological Museum of Chania is located in the Halepa district, one of the most historically significant areas of Chania after the Venetian old town.

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   Chania

   Maritime Museum of Crete

   The Maritime Museum of Crete is one of the most important maritime museums in Greece and is located at the entrance of the old Venetian harbor of Chania, inside the historic Firka Fortress.

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   Rethymno

   Archaeological Museum of Rethymno

   The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is one of the most important cultural institutions in Crete, presenting the rich history and archaeological heritage of the Rethymno region from prehistoric times to the post-Byzant…

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   Rethymno

   Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno

   The Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno is one of the most important cultural institutions dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional heritage of Crete.

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   Rethymno

   Museum of Ancient Eleutherna

   The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna – “Homer in Crete” is the first archaeological site museum in Crete and one of the island’s most important cultural institutions.

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   Heraklion

   Historical Museum of Crete

   The Historical Museum of Crete is one of the most important cultural institutions in Crete, presenting the island’s history from the early Christian period to modern times.

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