Processing your payment

Headout logo. Link to home.
Help
Museums

Heraklion Archaelogical Museum Entry Ticket

Ancient statues displayed in Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Spend a productive day at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Greece and learn about Cretan history as you explore the artifacts and exhibitions.

    • Save on time with fast-track tickets before delving into 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.

    • Discover age old frescos from the Minoan period that are preserved at the museum.

    • 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.

    • Entry tickets to to Heraklion Archaeological Museum
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 146 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

    124
    8
    8
    0
    6
    Germany
    United Kingdom
    Austria
    Denmark
    Romania
    Poland
    Italy
    Canada
    France
    United States
    Germany
    United Kingdom
    Austria
    Denmark
    Romania
    Poland
    Italy
    Canada
    France
    United States
    Guests from Germany, United Kingdom, Austria and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Nancy H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Mar 2026
    Unbelievably fabulous place to view ancient items from Knossos Palace, other palaces on Crete & caves. This is also a MUST SEE place to visit & worth every penny to view history. Don't miss the slide presentation at the end. So must history is explained for those who are not history buffs.

    William O

    Group
    Verified booking
    Dec 2025
    Great museum and the audio tour was excellent.

    Weiler D

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jun 2025
    Highly interesting and very attractively structured. Clear and entertaining. We were also lucky that there was very little going on ☝️Pfingstmontag 10:30 - 12:15

    Hartmut S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jun 2025
    A good selection of essential objects to trace the history of Crete. The explanations were very good.

    Marina T

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jun 2025
    Very rich museum and very well organized.
  • Take a cultural odyssey to the island of Crete, and discover the world's most astounding collection of Minoan treasures at one of Europe's most significant museums – the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

    Experience the museum at your own pace with an e-ticket at your e-mail and travel back in time to explore the masterpieces of Minoan art and representative artifacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years.

    Inside, you'll be met with majestic frescoes, meticulously recreated period rooms, beautiful sculptures, pottery, bronze work, and countless other authentic artifacts from the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete.

    The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a beguiling mix of old and new, a chic modern museum housing some of the rarest and most precious remnants of Greek antiquity.

  • Important Information

    • The museum is wheelchair accessible.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

    • Please arrive at the attraction 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Show your ticket at Heraklion Archaelogical Museum.

    • Address: Stefanou Xanthoudidou 1, Iraklio 712 02, Greece.

    • Landmark: Joint Venture J & P - Avax S.A. - Ekter S.A - Embedos S.A..

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is Heraklion - Bus Station. It is a quick 8-minute walk to the attraction.

    • Board buses Heraklion-rethymno to get you there.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.

Similar experiences you'd love

Guests exploring the ancient ruins of Knossos Palace in Crete.
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets with Audio Guide
Museums
from €27
€25.65
5% off
Knossos Palace Archaeological Site Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1692 ratings.From €25.65
Heraklion Archaeological Museum entrance with banners displaying ancient artifacts.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Museums
€31.50
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 140 ratings.From €31.50
Knossos Palace ruins and Heraklion Archaeological Museum entrance in Crete.
Combo: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tickets with Audio Guide
Landmarks
€59
Combo: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 128 ratings.From €59

Top things to do in Heraklion

How Headout makes choosing experiences effortless

We curate the best ways to experience

We research and organise all unique experiences - from tickets to tours to special combos - so you get all the choices without the clutter.

We partner with the best

Every supplier is vetted for quality, reliability, and value so you only get top rated experiences. No surprises, no disappointments.

All the best options, in one place

Each experience is thoughtfully organised to give you maximum availability, great value and an easy way to choose.

Book with complete peace of mind

Free cancellations, Flexible payments, and 24/7 support - thoughtfully designed for flexibility, assurance, and total peace of mind.

1/4

Slide 1 of 4
We curate the best ways to experience
We partner with the best
All the best options, in one place
Book with complete peace of mind
Download app section background

We've served 50 million+ guests and we are here for you

50 million+

Happy customers across 10,000+ experiences

In the media

Featured and recommended by the best brands

24 x 7 help center

Have a question? Live chat with local experts anywhere, anytime