Archaeological Museum of Chania, Archaeological museum in Chalepa district, Chania, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Chania presents artifacts across three ground floor halls and one upper floor, displaying local excavation findings from ancient Crete.
Founded in 1899, the museum first opened its doors in 1903 and moved to its current location on Skra Street in Halepa during 2022.
The collection includes Minoan and Roman artifacts from ancient cities like Kydonia, featuring coins, jewelry, vases, sculptures, clay tablets, and floor mosaics.
The museum operates daily except Tuesdays, with winter hours from 08:30 to 15:30 and summer hours from 08:00 to 20:00, offering tickets at 3 euros.
The museum holds a Late Minoan spherical flask, ancient bird-shaped vessels, and a Roman floor mosaic depicting Dionysos and Ariadne scenes.
Location: Chania
Inception: 1899
GPS coordinates: 35.51666,24.03683
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:26
Κτίριο Πέμπτης Μεραρχίας (Χανιά)
1.6 km
Agios Nikolaos in Chania
1.3 km
Maritime Museum of Crete
1.2 km
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Cathedral
1.7 km
Dimotiki Agora Chanion
1.5 km
Eleftherios Venizelos Museum of Chalepa
272 m
Church of St Mary Magdalene
155 m
Chiesa di San Rocco
1.4 km
Agia Aikaterini square excavations
1.6 km
Ahmet Ağa Minaret
1.4 km
Hammam in Halides street, Chania
1.7 km
Saint Catherine church
1.3 km
Historical Archives of Crete
1.2 km
Church of Evaggelistria, Chania
596 m
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos, Chania
922 m
House of Manousos Koundouros
542 m
Bust of Nikolaos Tomadakis, Chania
1.7 km
Baroness von Schwartz Mansion
256 m
Statue of Patriarch Athinagoras, Chania
1.7 km
Megalo Arsenali
1.6 km
Minaret of Ag. Nikolaou
1.3 km
Royal Palace of Chania
265 m
Church of Agios Rokkos
1.4 km
Chania old town
1.6 km
Consulate of Greece in Chania
204 m
House of Manolis Mountakis
265 m
Italikos Stratonas (Stratopedo Tzombanaki)
1.2 km
Courthouse of Chania
956 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes