Rethymno Historical Folk-Art Museum

Location: Town
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The Historical Folk-Art Museum of Rethymno is housed in a 17th-century Venetian building in the Old Town, on Vernardou Street. This museum was established in 1973 with the aim of collecting and studying folklore material from the region.

Visitors can see a collection of over 5,000 exhibits crafted between the 17th and the 20th century. There are five halls displaying hand-woven textiles, lace and embroideries, handmade baskets, pottery and tools related to harvesting and bread making. Other exhibits include personal items of Eleftherios Venizelos, banners from the Cretan revolts, weapons, coins, seals and historical documents from the period of the Cretan state (1898-1913). Moreover, there is a hall that can host lectures and cultural events.