Archaeological Museum of Chania
Chania, Greece

Archaeological Museum of Chania

Type: museum / archaeology

The museum preserves findings from western Crete spanning from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. The collection includes Minoan artifacts, sculptures, mosaics, and jewelry discovered at sites throughout the region. The museum is housed in a former 14th-century church of San Francesco.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~4.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Admission 4 EUR, free for children under 18 and every first Sunday from November to March. The museum is closed on Mondays.

🏛️ Heads up: Old core — displayed distance is linear (as the crow flies); narrow streets and stairs mean actual walking is 1.3–1.5× longer than the number shown.

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