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

Maritime Museum – Greek Maritime Week, 2025

The Maritime Museum of Crete had the great pleasure and honour to participate in the events of Greek Maritime Week, 2025, a historic institution revived 17 years after the last Greek Maritime Week held in 2008. On Friday, 4 July 2025 at 10:30 a.m., a guided tour took place of the philatelic exhibitions titled “Lighthouses of

84th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete

84 years have passed since the heroic Battle of Crete in 1941 — a battle that remains a symbol of resistance, courage, self-sacrifice, heroism, and determination in defense of the ideals of freedom and democracy. As part of the anniversary commemorations, a visit and guided tour took place at the Nautical Museum of Crete, where

Participation of the Maritime Museum of Crete in the Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Mauthausen Camp, May, 10-11

With great honor and emotion, members of the Board of Directors of the Maritime Museum of Crete attended and participated in the official commemorative events held in Austria, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp. Mauthausen was one of the most brutal and inhumane concentration camps of the Nazi regime.

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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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