Museums

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ηρακλείου

Heraklion Archaeological Museum is Crete's principal archaeological museum, renowned for Minoan pottery, frescoes, goldwork, and stone sculpture; its collection spans thousands of years of island history.

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Who it is for

Anyone wanting a systematic introduction to Minoan civilisation and Cretan archaeology.

How to use it

Browse Collections by prehistoric and historic periods, then see Visit for practical details.

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