{"id":36340,"date":"2023-01-23T20:54:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T17:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhmc.uoc.gr\/?page_id=36340"},"modified":"2025-06-25T12:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:33:58","slug":"visiting-the-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nhmc.uoc.gr\/en\/exhibition\/visiting-the-museum","title":{"rendered":"Plan your visit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Our exhibition halls, the largest in Eastern Mediterranean are located at Dermatas Bay and spread over a total area of 3500 m2, in the renovated building of the old electricity plant of the city.<\/p>\n

Here you can discover the natural environment of Crete and the Eastern Mediterranean through original and innovative exhibits.<\/p>\n

Getting here<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”By foot”][vc_column_text]The Natural History Museum of Crete locates at the coastal front of Heraklion, and is a short walk from the city centre. Only 9 minutes (750m) away from the Morosini fountain (Lions).<\/p>\n

The museum is located 1.8km away from the harbour of Heraklion. It is a pleasant walk through the city\u2019s coastal front, passing by the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress. On your way here, you can also enjoy the majestic view of the Cretan Sea and the islet of Dia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”By car”][vc_column_text]There is no designated parking area on the museum site. Nevertheless, there is an underground municipal parking across the street (DEPANAL tel.0030 2810 285734). There is also a free parking area across Talos Plaza Mall, 1km west of our site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”By bus\/coach”][vc_column_text]We are 1,7 km away from the central coach station (KTEL Heraklion \u2013 Lasithi SA, tel. 0030 2810 246530). It connects the city with other cities and villages on the island.<\/p>\n

In great proximity to the coach station, you can also find the Harbour terminal bus stop (Heraklion City Bus, 2810 226065, 5:30 \u2013 21:00). There is also a route from Heraklion airport (Heraklion City Bus – Airport bus station 2810 220795, 05:30 \u2013 21:00).<\/p>\n

Finally, our museum stands 850m away from the Chanioporta coach station (KTEL Heraklion \u2013 Lasithi SA – Chanioporta station tel. 0030 2810 255965), connecting the city with other sites of the region.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Accessibility”][vc_column_text]Visitors with mobility access requirements<\/strong>
\nAll the exhibition halls are accessible by elevator. There is an accessible toilet. The “Enceladus” earthquake simulator is currently not accessible.<\/p>\n

Visitors who are blind or partially sighted<\/strong>
\nThe layout of the exhibition halls and a brief informative text about the museum’s goals, vision, and actions are available in Braille text (Greek and English).[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][image_with_animation image_url=”39426″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” margin_top=”50″][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][fancy_box box_style=”hover_desc” icon_family=”none” image_url=”39303″ hover_color=”extra-color-1″ hover_desc_color_opacity=”default” hover_desc_hover_overlay_opacity=”default” icon_position=”bottom” box_alignment=”left” hover_desc_bg_animation=”long_zoom” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”lazy-load” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” color_scheme=”dark” secondary_content=”here’s some awesome text that would only be shown on hover” min_height=”300″ link_url=”https:\/\/www.nhmc.uoc.gr\/exhibition\/what-will-i-see” delay=”200″]\n

What will I see?<\/h3>\n[\/fancy_box][vc_column_text]\n

Opening times:<\/h3>\n

Winter season (November 1 – April 30)<\/strong>
\nMonday – Friday 09:00 – 15:00
\nSaturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00
\nSummer season (May 1 – October 31)
\n<\/strong>Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
\nSaturday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00
\nClosed: <\/strong>January 1st , Clean Monday<\/span><\/span>, Easter Sunday, December 25th<\/p>\n

Opening times might change slightly from regular hours over bank holidays. For more information, press here<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Tickets<\/h3>\n

Regular admission fee ……………………………. 8 \u20ac
\nReduced admission fee …………………………. 5 \u20ac
\nAges 4-18
\nAdults over 65 years old
\nStudents[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”ANEK Smart Bonus & Seasmiles card owners”][vc_column_text]Regular admission fee ………………………………………… 7\u20ac
\nReduced admission fee ……………………………………….. 4\u20ac[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Free entrance”][vc_column_text]Members of the Friends of NHMC Club
\nChildren under 4 years old
\nStudents of the University of Crete
\nTour Guides with a professional license
\nVisitors with disabilities and accompanying person
\nMembers of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
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