🏛️ Museum
Maritime Museum of Crete
Ship models, naval history and Battle of Crete exhibits inside the Venetian Firkas Fortress at the harbour mouth.
Typical duration
60 min
Price
€4 entry (≈ $4.3)
From port
7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Transfer time
21 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly⚡ Good for short stops
🕐 Best time to visit
Anytime; a good rainy-day option
The Maritime Museum of Crete sits inside the Venetian Firkas Fortress at the western mouth of the harbour. Its collection runs from ancient seafaring and detailed ship models to a substantial section on the 1941 Battle of Crete. It is compact, indoor and a solid option if the weather turns.
Getting there from the port
Shuttle or taxi to the old town, then walk to the Firkas Fortress on the west side of the harbour.
🚌 Best transport: shuttle💶 Cost: €5-6 shuttle