Museums in Chania

The Archaeological Museum of Chania is located in the Catholic Church of Saint Francis, close to the Venetian Harbor of Chania. Its exhibits give a view of the region's history from the Neolithic till the Roman times.

The Naval Museum of Crete is housed in Firka Tower, at the entrance of the Venetian Harbor of Chania. This interesting museum houses a collection of ship models from the ancient until modern times and other maritime exhibits.

This historic building was the residence of the Greek politician Eleftherios Venizelos (not to be confused with the birth house). Today it hosts the National Foundation of Research and Studies Eleftherios Venizelos and a commemorative museum.

The Typography Museum of Chania was recently founded with the efforts of a local journalist. It is found in the Park of Local Industries in Souda and exhibits old seals, banknotes, pressing machines, rare books, and other items.

The Byzantine and post-Byzantine Collection of Chania is housed in the church of San Salvatore. It hosts icons, frescoes, golden jewelry, Venetian coins, and many other exhibits.

The War Museum of Askyfou hosts the private collection of George Hatzidakis, that includes guns, carbines, revolvers, canons and even German bombs from the Second World War.

The Folklore Museum of Chania is located in the loft of a Catholic Church. It houses two personal collections with folklore items, clothes and agricultural tools from Crete of past decades.