Museums in Rethymno

Paleolithic Museum of Rethymno

The Palaeontological Museum of Rethymno is housed in the historic building of the Mastaba Teke, a remarkable monument featuring nine domes, a series of adjoining cells, and an “Hegoumeno’s residence.”

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-Byzantine era.

Museum of the Monastery of Arkadi

The Gallery of the Holy Monastery of Arkadi was established in 2016, marking the 150th anniversary of the Holocaust of 1866, a defining moment in the monastery’s history.

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.

Museum of the Monastery of Preveli

The museum of the Holy Monastery preserves a rich and valuable collection of sacred icons and ecclesiastical relics, forming an important testimony to the spiritual and artistic tradition of the monastery.

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.

The Frantzeskaki Collection

Municipal Gallery L. Kanakakis

Museum of Sea Life at Rethymno