Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums recording the ancient Minoan culture, the Bronze Age civilization which existed on the island of Crete between 2700BCE and 1100BCE. You’ll also find exhibits showing the place of Crete in the wider world of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, and the museum garden houses the remains of the Venetian monastery of St Francis, which once stood on the site. Combine your visit with a trip to Knossos to get a full experience of Minoan Crete.
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General information
opening hours
Winter season until 31 March 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am–3:30 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am–5:00 pm. Summer season from 1 April 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am–8:00 pm, Wednesday 1:00 pm–8:00 pm. Last entry is 20 minutes before closing time. Closed on 25 March (official state holiday). During the Easter holidays: Good Friday 12 noon–5:00 pm, Good Saturday 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Easter Sunday closed, Easter Monday 9:30 am–4:30 pm.
website
Official site: https://heraklionmuseum.gr
tickets
Standard admission: €20. Reduced admission: €12. Free admission for eligible visitors (including children/young people and persons with disabilities); free for all on the first and third Sunday from 1 November to 31 March.
address
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Xanthoudidou 2
71202 Heraklion
Xanthoudidou 2
71202 Heraklion
how to get there
The museum is in the center of Heraklion and is easy to walk to from most of the town’s attractions. There are bus stops which connect the town with the other towns and villages in Crete. There is a car park near the museum where you can park for a fee if you intend to drive.
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