Historical Museum of Crete

Local nameΙστορικό Μουσείο Κρήτης
LocationHeraklion, Greece

The Historical Museum of Crete is a museum in Heraklion, Crete. It was founded by the Society of Cretan Historical Studies in 1953 and was originally housed in the former home of Minos Kalokairinos. The museum has since been expanded with a modern wing.The museum's permanent collections highlight the art and history of Crete from the 4th century AD through the Second World War. The collections are ordered chronologically and by subject matter, and are combined with visual material and multimedia.

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Opening hours

Apr - Oct:
Mon - Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Nov - Mar:
Mon - Sat: 9 am - 3:30 pm

Admission

Adults: € 5
Students, Senior citizens: € 3
Children 12 and under: free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_Museum_of_Crete

Official Website https://www.historical-museum.gr/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/istorikomouseio

Twitter https://twitter.com/istoriko

Email info@historical-museum.gr

Phone +30 2810 283219, +30 2810 288708

Address Sofokli Venizelou Ave 27, 71202 Heraklion, Crete, Greece

Coordinates 35°20'30.558" N 25°7'51.547" E

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