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Maritime Museum of Crete
Crete's seafaring history inside the Venetian Firkas Fortress
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Housed in the Firkas Fortress at the mouth of the old harbour, the Maritime Museum traces Cretan and Greek naval history from antiquity through the Battle of Crete, ship models, instruments, photographs and a shipbuilding annex. It's a substantive cultural stop that also explains the Venetian-Ottoman fabric of the city around it. A real museum, not a perimeter attraction.
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Quick answers about Maritime Museum of Crete — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Maritime Museum of Crete?
Maritime Museum of Crete is located in Old Town / Firkas, Crete — Akti Koundourioti, Firkas Fortress, Chania 73100, Crete.
What are the opening hours of Maritime Museum of Crete?
Maritime Museum of Crete is open Daily (seasonal hours).
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