Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Overview

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is essential for those keen to learn more about Crete's Minoan civilisation. It features astonishing pieces exploring this ancient culture from various perspectives and holds the world's best collection of art and artefacts.

With antiquities recovered from each of the five Minoan Palatial Centres on display, it's your chance to get close to these age-old objects.

Spanning two floors and 27 galleries, each helps trace over 5,500 years of history through sculptures, coins and inscriptions.