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The Historical Museum of Crete will be closed to the public from Monday, January 12 to Saturday, January 17, 2026, due to scheduled technical works.

The Museum will reopen on Monday, January 19, 2026, operating under its winter schedule, valid until the end of March 2026:

Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 15:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 15:00
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

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