The Natural History Museum is an international leader in the scientific study of the natural world.
Our science mission is to (i) explore the terrestrial bio- and geo-diversity of the eastern Mediterranean region and the processes that generate this diversity by using interdisciplinary approaches and state-of-the-art technologies, (ii) use the knowledge gained to promote responsible interaction with the natural world.
This mission is delivered by the current collections of over 2 million specimens by the generation of new knowledge through research.
Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete
Knossou Ave., P.O. Box 2208, 71409 Heraklion Crete, Greece
Tel./Fax: +30 2810-324366
e-mail: sec@nhmc.uoc.gr
Exhibition Halls of Natural History Museum of Crete, University of Crete
Sofokli Venizelou Avenue Heraklion Crete, Greece
Tel: +30 2810 282740, +30 2810 393630 - Fax: +30 2810 393636