Firka Fortress

On the northwest side of the harbor in the city of Chania, the Venetians built the Revellino del Porto, a fortification project to protect the harbor and its entrance. Today, the main building of the fortress houses the main number of exhibitions of the Maritime Museum of Crete. At the two floors of the museum, you will explore the maritime history of Crete and Greece.

Welcome

The Maritime Museum of Crete welcomes you to its website. Here you will find much information about your visit, the exhibitions and activities of the museum.

Shipyard Moro

In 1467, the Most Serene Republic of Venice ordered the construction of the shipyards in the harbor of Chania for the repair of its fleet. By 1593, sixteen shipyards had already been built, and in 1607 the construction of the Moro Shipyards began. Since then, they have served various purposes. Today, one of them houses the Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding of the Maritime Museum of Crete

Maritime Museum of Crete

At the entrance of the port of Chania is situated the Fortress "FIRKA", which was constructed by the Venetians (1204-1669). Today, at the entrance of this Fortress is situated the Maritime Museum of Crete, which holds a concessive position since here, on December 1st 1913...

Permanent Exhibition of Ancient & Traditional Shipbuilding

An important step in the development of the Museum is the concession by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture of one of the Venetian Shipyards Moro in the old harbor of Chania for the creation of the permanent exhibition. Partial restoration of the Shipyard was carried out with the assistance of organizations and individuals who responded to a relevant appeal by the Museum.

Press Releases

Visit of Crew Members from the Vessel INS TAMAL, Wednesday, 20 August, 2025

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the crew from the Indian naval vessel INS TAMAL to the premises of the Maritime Museum of Crete. After their reception at the entrance, they were given an extensive guided tour of our Museum’s collections. At the conclusion of the visit, customary

Participation of the Maritime Museum of Crete in the Activities of the World Council of Cretans

The Maritime Museum of Crete, within the framework of the excellent relations that have developed in recent years with Cretans of the diaspora around the world, once again participated this year in the activities of the World Council of Cretans in Crete. Initially, we took part in the Council’s annual conference on Saturday, 2 August

“100 MINUTES”: Stefanos Korkolis and Sofia Manousaki perform Mikis Theodorakis in a piano and voice recital

The Region of Crete, as part of the 5th Festival of Crete – 2025, in co-organization with the Municipality of Chania, with the support of the Maritime Museum of Crete, and under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania, presents the Piano & Voice Recital featuring Stefanos Korkolis

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Ground Floor

First Floor

"In short, the Maritime Museum is a great proof of interest and love of our Greek Navy, who continues his wonderful traditions of war and peace, bequeaths in the provincial city of Greece a cultural building similar to the best of its kind." Newspaper "Κρητική Επιθεώρισις" 25.02.1973.

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