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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum prides itself for its unique Minoan collection, which includes the masterpieces of Minoan art. It is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence.

Welcome

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Greece, and among the most important museums in Europe.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum prides itself for its unique Minoan collection, which includes the masterpieces of Minoan art. It is rightly considered as the Museum of Minoan Culture par excellence.

Welcome to the official website of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

See what our museum offers you from the past, the present, the future.

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  • View the most popular exhibits
  • Experience the audio tour
  • Enrich your knowledge in Minoan art
  • Find out about the museum’s events
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HOLIDAYS

1 January – New Year’s Day: closed

6 January – Epiphany: 08:30 – 15:30

Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:30

25 March – National Holiday: closed

Good Friday: 12:00 – 17:00

Holy Saturday: 08:00 – 15:30

1 May: closed

Easter Sunday: closed

Easter Monday: 08:00 – 20:00

Holy Spirit Day: 08:00 – 20:00

15 August  – Assumption of Virgin Mary: 08:00 – 20:00

28 October OXI Day: 08:00 – 20:00

25 December – Christmas: closed

26 December – Day after Christmas: closed