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“The Archaeological Museum” Frommer's
“Getting to Know the Minoans” About.com
“Meeting the Minoans” Travelmag.co.uk
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“Iraklion's Archeological Museum” IgoUgo.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Traveller Description: The only thing anyone needs to know right now about The Archaeologocal Museum at Heraklion, is that its CLOSED, for renovations! No one seems to know... more »
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Attraction type: History museum, Museum
Address: Xanthoudidou St Heraklion, Crete
Greece
Tel: 302810 226092 226470

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“Only Partially Open”
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2 of 5 stars
wweller
Asheville, NC
19 Oct 2007

The Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, which normally has about 20 rooms for viewing, is under construction with only one room open. It has a number of artifacts on display, but I was disappointed with the limited showing. The entrance fee has not changed to reflect the situation. It probably will not open for some time. When it does open, I... more

“Museum Hours Have Changed!!!!”
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4 of 5 stars
lorence1313
minneapolis, mn
9 Jun 2005
9
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The museum is now only open until 3pm. We found that out when we showed up at 4pm, and it was closed. All guide books and websites said the museum was open until 8pm Tues-Sun. This must be a recent change because the old hours sign is visable under the new one. The museum has a great collection of Minoan... more

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Xanthoudidou St, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Tel: 302810 226092 226470