On Sunday, 24 May 2026, the Maritime Museum of Crete had the great pleasure and distinct honour of welcoming Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, to its premises. She was accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, Mr Matthew Lodge, as well as members
The Maritime Museum of Crete, bearing a profound sense of responsibility for preserving our history, actively participates each year in the commemorative events honouring the Battle of Crete, which take place during the final days of May. For 2026, the Museum’s commemorative ceremony was held on Friday, 22 May, at 11:00 a.m., following the Official
Guided Tour of the Collections of the Maritime Museum of Crete Guided tour and walkthrough of the collections of the Maritime Museum of Crete (Main Building). Free general admission to both the Museum’s main building and the Neorio MORO  – Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding. Participation in the guided tour requires prior registration
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