MUSEUMS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEM
The new Archaeological Museum of Chania, undoubtedly is one more reason to visit the city of Chania. Located in Halepa, one of the most important areas of the city, it is a real asset for the prefecture, both for its exhibits, as for its architectural value.
The Archaeological Museum is a large building infrastructure of 6000sq.m, which has raised the cultural level of the island. Through its exhibits guests can comprehend the history of man from the most prehistoric times to Roman times and understand the different cultures through the archaeological finds that have been discovered in the wider area.
The museum is open daily 08:30-15:30. You can book your online tickets here
Address: 15 Skra street Tel: 28210 – 23315
THE FOLKLORE MUSEUM
The Folklore museum is a private museum with its entrance located in the backyard of the Catholic Church. It includes a rich collection of artifacts of farming and domestic use, furniture, music instruments, decorative objects and textiles.
You can visit if daily 9.00-15.00 and 18.00-21.00.
Address: 46B Chalidon Street Tel: 28210-90816
NAUTICAL MUSEUM
The Nautical Museum of Crete is located on the Northeast part of the old Venetian harbor, just at the entrance of the fort Firkas. It includes models of ships, various nautical instruments and devices, such as barometers, weather instruments, magnetic compasses, torpedo firing trays, etc. Also includes, paintings, portraits and original historic photos, as the raising of the flag during the Union of Crete with Greece that took place December 1, 1913, etc.
The museum is open daily 08:30-14:00.
Address: Akti Koundourioti, Venetian Harbour Tel: 28210.91.875
BYZANTINE AND POST BYZANTINE COLLECTION OF CHANIA- SAN SALVATORE TEMPLE
Built on the west side of the fort, beside a bastion that carries the same name, the temple, houses rich archeological material that has been collected from excavations throughout the whole municipality and mostly from donations of local people.
The museum is open daily 08:00-15:00
Address: 82 Theotokopoulou street Tel: 28210 96046
MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY
The Municipal Art Gallery of Chania constitutes a unique place of culture that hosts works of painting, engraving and sculpture of Greek creators and local artists, that are dated by the 18th century until today. A center of wider cultural creation, develops significant editorial activity while it organises and hosts exhibitions, speeches, meetings, educational programs and other activities, during the whole year.
The museum is open Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00 – Saturday 10:00-14:00 – Sunday closed
Address: 98-102 Halidon Street, Chania Tel.: +30 28210 92294