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.

Welcome

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

Visit of Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers Participating in the Exercise “ARIADNE 26”

On Saturday, 7 March 2026, we had the honour and pleasure of welcoming to our Museum the Commander of the Hellenic Navy Mine Warfare Command and of the multinational exercise “Ariadne 26,” Captain (HN) Gr. Bersinis, together with officers and non-commissioned officers participating in the multinational mine warfare exercise “Ariadne 26.” Following their reception at

31st Forum of the Association of Mediterranean Maritime Museums at the Maritime Museum of Crete

With great pleasure and honour, we are delighted to announce that our proposal to host the next conference in 2026 was unanimously accepted. As a result, the 31st Forum of the Association will take place in Chania from 22 to 25 October 2026, at our Museum’s venue, Neorio MORO – Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and

112th Anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece, Monday, 1 December 2025

From our Museum’s participation in the celebrations marking the 112th anniversary of the Union of Crete with the Motherland Greece! Following the Thanksgiving Service at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Chania, the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, and the raising of the Greek Flag at the “Firka” Fortress, a guided tour of the Nautical Museum of

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

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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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