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

I know my city 2012

On Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11.00, a new action titled “I know my city – guided tour and acquaintance with the Maritime Museum of Crete” will be held at the Maritime Museum of Crete for the first time in collaboration with the Municipality of Chania. This action will take place every Saturday until the
25-06-2012-2

3rd Annual Conference of KENAP 2012

On Monday, June 25, 2012 at 19:30, the “3rd Annual Conference of KENAP” was held in Neorion Moro (Permanent Exhibition of Ancient and Traditional Naval Architecture). The conference was attended by 61 delegates from 13 countries, namely England, France, Germany, Greece, United Arab Emirates, USA, Japan, Italy, Canada, Qatar, Poland, Romania and Turkey. The purpose
06-2012

Creative expressions of the children of Hydra 2012

The Historical Archive – Museum of Hydra, awarded the artistic works of the students of the island who took part in the Contest entitled “Creative expressions of the children of Hydra” with personal stamps of ELTA. Within the framework of the friendship between the two islands and their museums, which has begun with the best

Current - Upcoming Activities

15 May 2026 By Dimitris Tsatsaronis in Current - Upcoming Activities, Press Releases

International Museum Day – Monday, 18 May 2026

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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