News from the museum

The Natural History Museum of Crete is opening its doors to the public, as the first phase of the renovation has been completed! The renovation of a cultural space—especially a museum—is like a work of art in progress (ours will be completed in December 2025)! Until then, we’re keeping our doors open and inviting you to discover: the new location of the “Dinosaurs Extreme” exhibition, which has moved to our Botanical Garden, and the Deinotherium, now relocated to the (renovated) Reception next to our (renovated) Museum Shop! Egkelados, our earthquake simulator, is still under development (so it’s temporarily unavailable…). We are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, and on weekends from 10:00 to 18:00.  

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Taxonomy Recognition Day 2025: Name It to Save It! May 23, 2025 – Every species has a story—but without a name, that story may never be told. This Taxonomy Recognition Day, a coalition of Europe’s leading natural history museums and botanical gardens is calling on the world to celebrate the science that names, classifies, and protects life on Earth. From the Canary Islands to Norway, and Portugal to Greece, over 30 institutions are coming together to shine a spotlight on taxonomy—the foundation of biodiversity research and conservation. Events across Europe will include expert talks, debates, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities, all aimed at raising awareness about the critical role of taxonomy in our world. “Taxonomy is more than just naming species—it’s about understanding and protecting the web of life,” says Michael Magee, Communications Lead for the TETTRIs project. “With species vanishing at an unprecedented rate, the work of taxonomists has never been more urgent. If we don’t name them, we can’t save them.” Why It Matters A million species are currently threatened with extinction—many of them still unknown to science. Naming a species is the first step toward protecting it. Taxonomy plays a crucial role in agriculture, medicine,…

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The Natural History Museum of Crete welcomes you until Great Saturday, April 19, 2025, with extended hours, for one last tour through its exhibitions! From April 20 to May 31, the Museum will close its doors to the public due to renovations! We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Tuesday 25th of March the museum will be open 10:00-18:00!

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