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, Venice gave the order for the creation of the Shipyards on the harbor of Chania for the repair of its ships. In 1593, sixteen shipyards (arsenals) had already been built. The construction of Shipyards Moro began in 1607. Since then, they have served various purposes. Today one of them hosts the exhibits of 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

82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete

In the framework of the Celebration of the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete on Friday, May 26, a visit was made by the political and military leadership, as well as diplomatic followers to the premises of the Naval Museum of Crete, after the official raising of the flags of the allied states at

Reopening of the Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding – Neorio Moro

The Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Shipbuilding – Neorio Moro reopens from Monday, April 24, 2023. The Exhibition will be open and available to visit from Monday to Saturday 09:20 to 16:00. Ticket price: Regular: 3.00 €. Reduced: 2.00 €.

New Exhibits – Donation to the Maritime Museum of Crete

We were very happy to receive an exceptional Donation in the last few days at our Museum. Our dear friend President of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand Mr. Antonis Tsourdalakis has sent us from Australia four collectible empty cookie boxes produced by the ANZAC team and two excellent frames one of which

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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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