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

Έκθεση γραμματοσήμων με θέμα «Ναυσιπλοΐα» από όλο τον κόσμο του κ. Κων/νου Κορρέ 2011

• Το Μάιο 2010 και στα πλαίσια εκδήλωσης της Μάχης της Κρήτης σε συνδυασμό με την εκδήλωση Ευρωπαϊκής Νύχτας Μουσείων σε συνεργασία με τον Δήμο Χανίων πραγματοποιήθηκε στο Κέντρο Αρχιτεκτονικής Μεσογείου, έκθεση γραμματοσήμων με θέμα «Ναυσιπλοΐα» από όλο τον κόσμο του κ. Κων/νου Κορρέ. Κατά την διάρκεια των εγκαινίων της έκθεσης ο κ. Κορρές δώρισε

Mr Corre’s Stamp Exhibition “Lighthouses of the World”

• In July 2010, the Maritime Museum of Crete participated in the second phase of the twinning of the Municipality of Chania – Pafos with the exhibition of postage stamps by Mr. Korres “Lighthouses of the World”. The exhibition was held in an exhibition space of the old Pafos Electric Company with great participation of

Event for Antikythera Mechanism 2010

Event for the Antikythera Mechanism held at MORO Neorion on October 15 in collaboration with the National Kapodistrian University of Athens – The Association of Friends of Astronomy of Crete and the Organizations of our city. The main speaker was the Associate Professor of Pan. Athens, Mr. Mousas and Messrs. Kriaris – Balteas Professors of

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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