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Historical Museum of Crete

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… Read more…

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
SundayClosed
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Historical Museum of Crete
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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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More information and contact

Official Website www.historical-museum.gr
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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