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.

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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

Participation of the Maritime Museum of Crete in the International Philatelic Exhibition BALKANFILA XXI 2026

The Maritime Museum of Crete, represented by its President and General Secretary, participated, following an official invitation, in the opening ceremony of the International Philatelic Exhibition BALKANFILA XXI 2026, held from 29 April to 2 May 2026 at the Palace of Culture in Pernik, Bulgaria. The event formed part of the celebrations marking the 100th

Participation of the Maritime Museum of Crete in the 11th International Conference “Education and Culture in the 21st Century”

The Maritime Museum of Crete actively participated in the 11th International Conference entitled “Education and Culture in the 21st Century”, held on 25–26 April 2026 at the Ralleio School in Piraeus. The conference was co-organized by the Museum of School Life and Education of EKEDISY and the Pedagogical Society of Greece, in collaboration with the

14th Panhellenic Conference of Maritime Museums, Piraeus, 24–25 April 2026

The Μaritime Museum of Crete, represented by its Chairman and members of the Board of Directors, participated with great pleasure and honour in the 14th Panhellenic Conference of Maritime Museums, held in Piraeus on 24–25 April 2026. The Conference was successfully organised by the Hellenic Maritime Museum, under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of

Current - Upcoming Activities

25 February 2026 By Dimitris Tsatsaronis in Conference, Current - Upcoming Activities, Press Releases

31st Forum of the Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums at the Maritime Museum of Crete

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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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