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, 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

Inauguration of the Philatelic Exhibition on “Navigation” at the Post Office Building of Slovenia in Ljubljana

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the inauguration of the philatelic exhibition titled “Navigation” took place at the historic post office building in Ljubljana. The exhibition is a co-organization of the Maritime Museum of Crete, the Philatelic Association of Slovenia (Filatelistična Zveza Slovenije), Pošta Slovenije (Slovenian Post), and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture – Italy, Trieste

111th Anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece, Sunday, December 1, 2024

From our Museum’s participation in the celebration events for the 111th anniversary of the Union of Crete with Mother Greece! Following the conclusion of the Doxology at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Chania, and the raising of the Greek Flag at the “Firka” Fortress, a visit and guided tour were held at the premises of the

Public debate on the theme: “On the Capes of Homer: The Hospitality of the Sea in Culture and Development and the Challenges of Today”

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting at the Maritime Museum of Crete, Neorio MORO “Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding” a very interesting public discussion on the topic “On the Capes of Homer: The Hospitality of the Sea in Culture and Development and the Challenges of Today” This interesting

Current - Upcoming Activities

16 April 2025 By Dimitris Tsatsaronis in Current - Upcoming Activities, Press Releases

Opening hours of the Maritime Museum of Crete during the Easter Days

03 May 2024 By Dimitris Tsatsaronis in Current - Upcoming Activities, Press Releases

Opening of Philatelic Exhibition ‘Lighthouses of the World’, Saturday 27 April, 2024

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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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