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Greek National Football Museum
696 reviews
#1 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Mr Nikos' heart-warming and personal account of his travels, his admiration and respect for the sport, and hundreds of carefully selected and arranged precious
memorabilia
make this visit truly unforgetable."
"We were greeted with a wonderful and knowledgeable host, and even able to have our photo taken with the World Cup
replica
, along with a couple of our favourite shirts! a must visit for any football fan!"
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Kotsanas Museum
111 reviews
#2 of 103 Museums in Crete
"A highly interesting
museum
: unordinary and plentiful mechanical exhibits, many of those can be seen in action, and comprehensive video demonstrations and explanations for all of them."
"I highly recommend this excellent museum, do take the
guided tour
, it's well worth it as you get a much better understanding of what you are seeing."
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The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
128 reviews
#3 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Like his father, Yannis is a very skilled craftsman and very passionate about their
art
."
"Happy to give us a personal tour of the workshop and explained how the
sculptures
are made."
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Minoan's World The 9D Experience
474 reviews
#4 of 103 Museums in Crete
"This was an immersive cinema where I learned about the
Minoan history
while enjoying effects like earthquakes and snow, bubbles, and wind!! Very informative plus you could take some cool photos afterwards!"
"The staff are friendly, attentive and kind, and give a fantastic overview of Minoan society with the help of models and
paintings
all around the first room, which you are encouraged to interact with and take photo..."
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Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
1,329 reviews
#5 of 103 Museums in Crete
"A garden with traditional Crete plants, historical agriculture, traditional house, embroidery,
pottery
, windmill, church, workshops, etc etc etc. Almond syrup in caffe and traditional carob coffee is a must to taste."
"We were fortunate that the attendant put on a film for us about the history of Crete and also the fascinating history of the
museum
which has been an incredible personal achievement for those involved."
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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
7,278 reviews
#6 of 103 Museums in Crete
"... famous Phaistos Disc -- the earliest known example of Minoan text -- to the magnificent bull-leaping
fresco
, swords, axes, ritual vessels, administrative tablets, tomb finds, fabulous gold jewellery and thousa..."
"Beyond the “practicalities”, the unique collection of
Minoan artefacts
was a pleasure to view, the ceramics were superb, jewellery was very interesting and I love how it put all the Knossos in more context for me."
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Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos
103 reviews
#7 of 103 Museums in Crete
"An
excellent museum
with a very informative guide for the ground floor."
"The personnel at the
museum
are also very helpful and are able to answer any questions you might have."
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Folklore Museum of Gouves
155 reviews
#8 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Lovely owner, great value at only 2 euro each, interesting artifacts from local life in Crete, from weaving to olive oil making,
musical instruments
and Raki still."
"A brilliant small museum, a lovely greeting on arrival made us welcome, lots of local artefacts, tools, fabrics, and pictures from old Crete, well
worth a visit
"
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Historical Museum of Crete
679 reviews
#9 of 103 Museums in Crete
"It’s very comprehensive and well laid out, the displays are excellent, the graphics and presentation are good and there are a number of gems - major icons
collection
and two original El Grecos, to name a couple."
"From the Venetian era to modern times and the main characteristics of local Cretan agricultural culture to Nikos Kazantzakis' personal
library
(the giant of Greek literature)."
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War Shelter of Platanias
307 reviews
#10 of 103 Museums in Crete
"The attraction is located directly underneath the
Church
of St Dimitrios which is located at the top of a hill with panoramic views of Platanias so we decided to arrive by taxi and walk back down to Platanias Sqar..."
"You can see remains of guns, tanks etc and it is full of
photos
of inhabitants of the area during the occupation of Crete, It is a very moving and well detailed exhibition..Underneath the church."
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Wooden Museum
138 reviews
#11 of 103 Museums in Crete
"George is a real artist - intelligent, fluent English speaker and the
museum
is a combination of Greek mythology, the life in Crete an Gourge's own history and professional development."
"He also built the
museum
itself to contain the exhibits, and sells the admission tickets!"
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The Natural History Museum of Crete
810 reviews
#12 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Small but lovely
museum
that is especially wonderful for its entire floor of traditional Cretan crafts, including musical instruments, pottery, and texttiles."
"From dinosaurs, to earthquake simulation, many
dioramas
, technology and science displays, this museum has something for everyone and has an elevator to each area if stairs are and issue for anyone in your family."
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Archaeological Museum of Kissamos
220 reviews
#13 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Excellent
museum
with really clear and concise descriptions on every item, well laid out and very informative, was very impressed"
"The
mosaic floors
were especially beautiful and the actual museum building is delightful."
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Museum of Typography
95 reviews
#14 of 103 Museums in Crete
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Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic - Art Studio
96 reviews
#15 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Lovely little studio and shop in Maria's great-grandparents' house filled with beautifully made, unique designs - a world apart from the mass-produced
souvenirs
in the tourist gift shops."
"As most tourist locations tend to have the same items for sale in every
shop
you visit, it was so nice to find this store which has gorgeous handmade items and you can see the love and hard work that goes into them."
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Maritime Museum of Crete
945 reviews
#16 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Also a wonderful collection of maritime stamps - the Military
Museum
is on the 2nd floor and if you have an interest in the WW11 Battle of Crete there is a terrific display with newspaper articles, film sponsored..."
"There is a special permanent exibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding, with its main exibit the reconstructed Minoan commercial ship...
Worth a visit
.. It's a place to enrich our understanding of the sea.."
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Kazantzakis Museum
79 reviews
#17 of 103 Museums in Crete
"As a
museum
it is well laid out, the building is modern, clean and spacious and one can appreciate a calm and quiet atmosphere in which to peruse the exhibits."
"The museum is actually quite small, but it is packed full of artifacts from Kazantzakis' life, letters, photographs and original
manuscripts
and first editions."
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Olive Tree Museum of Vouves
219 reviews
#18 of 103 Museums in Crete
"The Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves is the oldest of its kind on the island, and among the top 5 oldest in the world - although the official website of the
museum
of the tree claims it is the oldest in the world."
"It is unbelievable that this
oldest
olive tree is over 3000 years old and still give fruits."
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Archaeological Museum of Chania
792 reviews
#19 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Very interesting and showcases a wealth of history and artifacts inluding
clay
pottery, floor mosaics, sculptures, and jewelry that covered several thousand years."
"The
Museum
is housed in the Venetian-built church of San Francesco and it can be tricky to spot from the outside as it is very modest and blends in with the rest of the buildings along the street."
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Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
117 reviews
#20 of 103 Museums in Crete
"However the opening of the superb museum and great signage will attract
visitors
.The museum is a wonderful place to see some fantastic exhibits and listen to the history of the area allow a good 3/4 hours for mus..."
"You leave with the feeling of truly having experienced details, such as: the excavation of and the recognition of the "sisters" of Auxerre by Mr Nikos Stampolidis during the
excavations
nearby the Ancient Elefther..."
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Chromonastiri Military Museum
173 reviews
#21 of 103 Museums in Crete
"There is a wealth of history associated with the building itself while the
exhibits
are small but informative, particularly with reference to the Battle for Crete."
"This museum shows what happend on Crete during
world war
2 when the nazis landed and tells about what war crimes the nazis performed on the iland."
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Historical and Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon
145 reviews
#22 of 103 Museums in Crete
"The
museum
is a lovely old building with courtyard garden and the displays are really nicely presented especially the mock up old shops and the living room with textiles."
"Also very
interesting exhibits
about the occupation of Crete during WW2 and in particular the exploits of Captain Patrick Lee Fermor who kidnapped a German general."
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Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop
54 reviews
#23 of 103 Museums in Crete
"We had a wonderful visit to the Lyra
Museum
."
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Piskopiano Museum of Rural Life
130 reviews
#24 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Great insight into rural and current life on Crete with many interesting exhibits, friendly helpful staff and well
worth a visit
, easy to find in the village of Piskopiano which is located on the hillside behind t..."
"The
museum
was a really good insight into rural Crete and its history a great hour or so seeing real crere"
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War Museum Askifou
94 reviews
#25 of 103 Museums in Crete
"Largely the work of one man, this collection has to be unique and contains
militaria
and personal effects from all participants in Crete during WW2."
"The family that owns the
museum
gives a small tour through the whole collection (and some raki of course!) Definitely worth visiting!"
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Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
170 reviews
#26 of 103 Museums in Crete
"The
exhibits
do a fantastic job of articulating the history of Crete over the centuries."
"Very well presented exhibits and well
worth a visit
."
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Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
66 reviews
#27 of 103 Museums in Crete
"The
museum
om Christian art in Heraklion is a little gem."
"This is a small jewel if you like
religious
art."
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Folk Museum of Spili
47 reviews
#28 of 103 Museums in Crete
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MoozArt - Wood Art Workshop
62 reviews
#29 of 103 Museums in Crete
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Vasiliki Agios Markos Municipal Art Gallery
141 reviews
#30 of 103 Museums in Crete
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Which experiences are best for museums in Crete?
These experiences are best for museums in Crete:
Skip the Line: Heraklion Archaeological Museum Entrance Ticket
Palace of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide
Skip the Line: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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What are the best places for museums in Crete?
These places are best for museums in Crete:
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
War Shelter of Platanias
Greek National Football Museum
Minoan's World The 9D Experience
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Crete for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Crete:
Greek National Football Museum
The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
Kotsanas Museum
Minoan's World The 9D Experience
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Crete for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Crete:
The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
Minoan's World The 9D Experience
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Historical Museum of Crete
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Which places provide the best museums in Crete for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Crete:
Greek National Football Museum
The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
Minoan's World The 9D Experience
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Crete for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Crete:
Greek National Football Museum
The Bronze - Kelesis Yannis
Maria Sanoudaki Ceramic - Art Studio
Kotsanas Museum
Minoan's World The 9D Experience
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