Eleutherna Archaeological Museum

The Eleutherna Archaeological Museum is an exhibition space in Crete that displays findings from a nearby excavation site. Three halls present objects spanning three millennia, from the Bronze Age through the Late Antique period.

The museum was established in 2016 as Greece's fourth archaeological site museum built directly adjacent to an excavation location. Its creation followed the model of similar institutions elsewhere in the country.

The collection shows how trade routes connected the ancient world. Objects from different regions sit side by side, telling stories of exchange and contact between distant cultures.

The museum is located about 25 kilometers southeast of Rethymno and operates Tuesday through Sunday. Seasonal hours change throughout the year, so checking current information before your visit is helpful.

One room displays burial goods from an ancient necropolis that match funeral descriptions in Homer's Iliad. This link between archaeological finds and ancient literary texts offers an intriguing connection for visitors interested in early Greek culture.

Location: Rethymno Municipality

Address: Epar.Od. Aggelianon-Elefthernas 123, Eleftherna 740 52

Phone: +302834092501

Website: https://mae.uoc.gr/el

GPS coordinates: 35.32409,24.67057

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03