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, Venice gave the order for the creation of the Shipyards on the harbor of Chania for the repair of its ships. In 1593, sixteen shipyards (arsenals) had already been built. The construction of Shipyards Moro began in 1607. Since then, they have served various purposes. Today one of them hosts the exhibits of 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 captain and crew of Frigate “Nikiforos Fokas”

We had welcomed with great honor to the Maritime Museum of Crete on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 the captain and members of the crew of Frigate “Nikiforos Fokas”. An extensive guided tour of the premises of our Museum was carried out and at the end of the guided tour the exchange of customary gifts followed.

109th Anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece, Thursday, December 01, 2022

From the participation of our Museum in the Celebrations for the 109 years of the Union of Crete with mother Greece! After the end of the Doxology in the Metropolis of Chania and the raising of the Greek Flag at the “Firka” Fortress, a visit-guided tour of the premises of the Maritime Museum of Crete

Visit of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI and Frigate “Aegeon” military staff to the Maritime Museum of Crete, Thursday, November 24, 2022

The Maritime Museum of Crete welcomed on Thursday, November 24, 2022 the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) military staff and the military staff of the Frigate “Aegeon”. They were welcomed and an extensive guided tour of the Museum premises took place. At the end of the tour, the exchange of ceremonial gifts

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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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