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

New book, “Chania – Maritime Museum of Crete”

A new pocket book was released by our Museum before COVID-19. Contains excellent photos along with documented texts in Greek and English, for Chania and its Region and for the Maritime Museum of Crete. The book promotes our History and Culture in the best way. Available exclusively from our Museum in a limited number of

Concert with the Music of the Navy, Sunday 02 August, 2020

Once again, we were pleased to welcome the award-winning Music of the Navy, made available by the Chief of the Navy’s General Staff, for a special music meeting on Sunday August 11, 2019. After its distinction at the European Tattoo Festival in Basel, Switzerland, Navy Music was be with us for a musical journey with

Article in the magazine of the New York newspaper “Εθνικός Κύρηκας” 11-12 July, 2020

In the magazine of the newspaper “Εθνικό Κύρηκας” of Saturday – Sunday 11-12 July, 2020 a special dedication for our Museum. We warmly thank Mr. and Mrs. Ant. Diamatari for their interest and love for the work of our Museum. https://www.ekirikas.com/ellada_politismos/arthro/naytiko_mouseio_kritis_naytiki_paradosi_kai_politismiki_klironomia-572882/

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

«Μέγα τὸ τῆς θαλάσσης κράτος»

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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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