Archaeological Museum of Chania

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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

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