Plan your visit

The Natural History Museum of Crete locates at the coastal front of Heraklion, and is a short walk from the city centre. Only 9 minutes (750m) away from the Morosini fountain (Lions).

The museum is located 1.8km away from the harbour of Heraklion. It is a pleasant walk through the city’s coastal front, passing by the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress. On your way here, you can also enjoy the majestic view of the Cretan Sea and the islet of Dia.

There is no designated parking area on the museum site. Nevertheless, there is an underground municipal parking across the street (DEPANAL tel.0030 2810 285734). There is also a free parking area across Talos Plaza Mall, 1km west of our site.

We are 1,7 km away from the central coach station (KTEL Heraklion – Lasithi SA, tel. 0030 2810 246530). It connects the city with other cities and villages on the island.

In great proximity to the coach station, you can also find the Harbour terminal bus stop (Heraklion City Bus, 2810 226065, 5:30 – 21:00). There is also a route from Heraklion airport (Heraklion City Bus – Airport bus station 2810 220795, 05:30 – 21:00).

Finally, our museum stands 850m away from the Chanioporta coach station (KTEL Heraklion – Lasithi SA – Chanioporta station tel. 0030 2810 255965), connecting the city with other sites of the region.

Visitors with mobility access requirements
All the exhibition halls are accessible by elevator. There is an accessible toilet. The “Enceladus” earthquake simulator is currently not accessible.

Visitors who are blind or partially sighted
The layout of the exhibition halls and a brief informative text about the museum’s goals, vision, and actions are available in Braille text (Greek and English).

Regular admission fee ………………………………………… 7€
Reduced admission fee ……………………………………….. 4€

Members of the Friends of NHMC Club
Children under 4 years old
Students of the University of Crete
Tour Guides with a professional license
Visitors with disabilities and accompanying person
Members of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
Journalists