Have you ever been to a place that is so grand and surreal that it leaves you feeling amazed and in awe? You will have the answer to this profound question only after paying a visit to the best museum that Greece has to offer – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This is the most prominent and biggest museum in the country.
Situated in the beautiful city of Crete, it is the pride of the island of Heraklion. The museum is home to the archaeological finds covering more than 5,500 years of the island’s history, right from the Neolithic to Roman times. Globally, it is considered to be the best museum for Minoan art. The museum boasts of having the entire outstanding collection of artifacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete. Be sure to set aside an afternoon to visit this wonderful museum.
The permanent exhibition of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
The two-storeyed building has:
The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, is located in the center of the city.
Winter:
From 1st November to 31st December 2019:
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Summer:
15th April to 31st October 2019:
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Holidays
1st January: Closed
6th January: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shrove Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
25th March: Closed
Good Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1st May: Closed
Easter Sunday: Closed
Easter Monday: Closed
Holy Spirit Day: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
15th August: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
28th October: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
25th December: Closed
26th December: Closed
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Entrance fee Full is €10, and the reduced rate is €5
Special ticket package: Full: €16, Reduced: €8
The special ticket package is valid for 3 days (only one visit per site is allowed in the 3 day period).
Valid for: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Knossos
Free admission days
6th March, this is in memory of Melina Mercouri
18th April, this is International Monuments Day
18th May, this is International Museums Day
The last weekend of September every year for European Heritage Days
28th October
First Sundays of the months from November 1st to March 31st
Time you can spend
Weather
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