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Iraklion Archaeological Museum

Xanthoudidou St, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
302810 226092 226470
Ranked #6 of 23 attractions in Heraklion
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums
Traveller Description: The only thing anyone needs to know right now about The Archaeologocal Museum at Heraklion, is that its CLOSED, for renovations! No one seems to know... more »
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Atlanta, Georgia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Visited the museum after Knossos with our private guide - the collection here is very impressive however the museum itself is presently small. The new museum is set to open very soon and is huge - as long as they can decide what to display, it will be a must-see of any visit. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The main part of this museum is under rennovation, so only a relative few of the major exhibits are currently seen in the mini-museum that is open during this period. Non-eht-less, it fyou are in the area, it is worth visiting. There are many items removed from Knossos, as well as a few other items from other parts of Greece.... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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We visited during a period of refurbishment, only 2 rooms were open More

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Texas City, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

difficult to park if you have a car since its in the middle of the city.But it was ok More

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Arcadia, California
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This museum in in the process of rennovation. Hence the historical artifacts are crammed into a tiny space while the museum is undergoing completion. What should take hours now only takes minutes. More

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Calgary, Canada
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

See this before or after you visit the Palace of Knossos to get the full story and enjoy the frescos that were recovered from the site. I found this very informative and it only cost 4€. More

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England
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Undergoing refurbishment but the main exhibits can be seen. Good value for money. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Unfortunately the main museum is undergoing renovation (and has been for some years). There is a very limited collection on show in a temporary space. It is still definitely worth a visit but there should be so much more to see. More

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Agii Apostoli, Chania, Crete
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Most exhibits date 3500 BC or before. Amazing! In May 2012 its being renovated so can visit only one hall, where the major artfacts are displayed. More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Finds from more than 3 thousand years ago - in beautiful condition; jewelry one would like to wear today, vases and pottery of exquisite beauty. Beautifully displayed and explained. A real revelation. More

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