Heraklion Archeological Museum

Explore Minoan frescoes at Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Learn about Crete's prehistory, sculpture, bronze, pottery, and 5000-year-old artifacts. Discover exhibits like "Snake Goddess" and "Phaistos Disk."

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Statues and sculptures inside Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Bull's Head Rhyton at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum entrance with banners displaying sculptures and frescoes.

Phaistos Disk with ancient symbols in Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

Bronze Age tools displayed in Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Ancient ivory lion head artifact at Heraklion Museum, Crete.

Ancient pottery with spiral designs in Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Admission Tickets

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Audio guide

Get entry to a world of artifacts, history and precious Minoan art at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Explore exhibits like the “Snake Goddess”, the Phaistos Disk, Mino’s ring, and more.
Travel back in time to learn about the history and prehistory of Crete through the period rooms.
Pay close attention to the sculptures, bronze work, pottery, and other artifacts as they reveal details of a civilization that existed 5000 years ago.
Upgrade to an audio guide and learn more about age old frescos from the Minoan period that are preserved at the museum.

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Get entry to a world of artifacts, history and precious Minoan art at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Explore exhibits like the “Snake Goddess”, the Phaistos Disk, Mino’s ring, and more.
Travel back in time to learn about the history and prehistory of Crete through the period rooms.
Pay close attention to the sculptures, bronze work, pottery, and other artifacts as they reveal details of a civilization that existed 5000 years ago.
Upgrade to an audio guide and learn more about age old frescos from the Minoan period that are preserved at the museum.

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€31.50

Ancient artifacts displayed at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Visitors examining artifacts at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Fresco of a Minoan figure at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Man with headphones listening to an audio guide in a museum exhibition.

Phaistos Disc exhibit at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Minoan artifacts displayed in Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Admission Tickets with Multilingual Audio Guide

Explore at your pace

Audio guide

Follow a clear path through the museum as curated stops highlight the most important pieces, so you make the most of your time inside.
Present your ticket on arrival and walk straight into the museum, beginning your visit in the first galleries at a pace that suits you.
Your access covers all museum sections plus an English tour on your smartphone, offline text and maps, and time to explore independently.
Follow the on-screen stories to connect highlights like the Minoan frescoes and the Phaistos Disk as you move between rooms and build your own route.

More details

Follow a clear path through the museum as curated stops highlight the most important pieces, so you make the most of your time inside.
Present your ticket on arrival and walk straight into the museum, beginning your visit in the first galleries at a pace that suits you.
Your access covers all museum sections plus an English tour on your smartphone, offline text and maps, and time to explore independently.
Follow the on-screen stories to connect highlights like the Minoan frescoes and the Phaistos Disk as you move between rooms and build your own route.

from

€31.50

Knossos Palace ruins and Heraklion Archaeological Museum entrance in Crete.

Guests exploring the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace in Crete.

Knossos Palace interior with frescoes and red columns, Crete.

Minoan frescoes displayed in Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece.

Ancient storage jars inside Knossos Palace, Crete, showcasing Minoan pottery design.

Knossos Palace ruins with red columns and fresco in Heraklion, Crete.

Bull-leaping fresco at Knossos Palace, Crete, depicting ancient Minoan ritual.

Bull's head rhyton from Knossos at Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Phaistos Disc at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, with visitors in the background.

Fresco of a Minoan figure at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Combo: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tickets with Audio Guides

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Audio guide

Discover the history of two of the top historical attractions in Crete – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace.
With an in-depth English audio guide – downloadable onto your smartphone – this is definitely a hassle-free and informative way to visit two outstanding locations.
At the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, you'll see exquisite pieces of Cretan art, prehistory, and history, over 5,500 years old from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
Some significant exhibits include Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and much more.
Move through the corridors of the once-luxurious Knossos Palace, explore the South Propylaeum – showcasing everyday life in ancient times – and learn about the Minoan economy and trade networks at the West Magazines.

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Discover the history of two of the top historical attractions in Crete – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum and the Knossos Palace.
With an in-depth English audio guide – downloadable onto your smartphone – this is definitely a hassle-free and informative way to visit two outstanding locations.
At the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, you'll see exquisite pieces of Cretan art, prehistory, and history, over 5,500 years old from the Neolithic period to Roman times.
Some significant exhibits include Phaistos Disc, Snake Goddess, Stone Bull's Head Rhyton, and much more.
Move through the corridors of the once-luxurious Knossos Palace, explore the South Propylaeum – showcasing everyday life in ancient times – and learn about the Minoan economy and trade networks at the West Magazines.