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

13rd Panhellenic Conference of Maritime Museums, Skiathos, 17-19 May, 2024

The Maritime Museum of Crete, with the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors, participated with great joy and honor in the 13rd Panhellenic Conference of Maritime Museums, held in Skiathos on 17-19 May 2024. The Conference of Maritime Museums was organized with great success by the Municipality of Skiathos and the Museum of

Exhibition of Photography by Manolis Choustoulakis “Lighthouses of Brittany” with a keynote speech by Manolis Petrakis, Chariman of Maritime Museum of Crete

With the active participation of the Maritime Museum of Crete the inauguration of the photo exhibition Mr. Manolis Choustoulakis on the theme “Lighthouses of Brittany” was organized by  the Sailing Club of Chania. The event was organized as part of Sea Day and is a special opportunity to admire the beauty and magic of the lighthouses

International Museum Day, Saturday 18 May 2024

The Maritime Museum of Crete is very happy to participate, as every year, in the International Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Opening hours Central area: 09:00 – 16:00 Neorio MORO, Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding: 09:20-16:00 Free entrance In the Main Part of the Maritime Museum of Crete on Saturday, May

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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