Athens, Heraklion - Archaeological Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket

Discovery of the Cretan civilization,
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Visit the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, the capital of Crete, Greece, to see a vast collection of Cretan artifacts. From the Knossos Palace relics to gold ornaments and artifacts from the Minoan civilization, and mosaics from the Mycenaean and Roman periods, you can encounter the mysterious world of archaeology.

A total of 27 galleries are spread over two floors.

The beginning of a brilliant civilization

Explore the beginnings of a brilliant civilization that developed under the influence of Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest museums in Greece and was established to store the first collection of Cretan civilization. You can view the culture of over 5,000 years from BC to Roman times, and have a meaningful time appreciating this unique civilization.