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Heraklion Archaeological Museum: Entry Ticket + Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide

A real Greek tragedy would be missing this astonishing museum

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Open today: 08:00 - 20:00
Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Entrance to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Tiqets Digital Hellenic Heritage Guide (Download it from the confirmation email)

Take a cultural odyssey to the island of Crete, and discover the world's most astounding collection of Minoan treasures at one of Europe's most significant museums – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Inside, you'll be met with majestic frescoes, meticulously recreated period rooms, beautiful sculptures, pottery, bronzework, and countless other authentic artifacts from the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete.

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a beguiling mix of old and new, a chic modern museum housing some of the rarest and most precious remnants of Greek antiquity. Spanning 5,500 years, the collection encompasses artefacts from the Neolithic age through to Greco-Roman times.

With 27 galleries spread across two floors, lit by cool ambient light, its wall-to-wall ancient wonders will take you on a fascinating journey through human history. From age-old art to household items and weaponry, you'll see the evolution of civilization in microcosm.

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
  • You may enter within 15 minutes before or up to 60 minutes after the selected time
  • Click on the URL below your smartphone voucher QR code to access the audioguide
  • Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
  • Backpacks and packages must be deposited in the cloakroom on the ground floor
  • The use of cell phones is forbidden
  • Photos (without flash) allowed for private purposes unless stated otherwise
  • The prices of the entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums determined by the Ministry of Culture are registered at http://hhticket.gr.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 13:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Xanthoudidou 2, 712 02, Heraklion
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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