New Opening Hours for the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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The Heraklion Archaeological Museum will operate under the following schedule from 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, following a decision by its Administrative Board:
1. Opening Hours
November 2025 (until 30.11.2025)
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00
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Wednesday: 13:00 – 18:00
December 2025 – March 2026 (01.12.2025 – 31.03.2026)
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 08:30 – 15:30
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Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
2. Last Entry
Visitors will be admitted up to 20 minutes before closing time.
3. Public Holidays
The Museum will be closed on:
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25 & 26 December
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1 January
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25 March
4. Other Observed Holidays
On other official public sector holidays, such as Epiphany and Clean Monday, the Museum will be open from 08:30 to 15:30.
5. Announcements of Special Opening Hours
Any changes or exceptions to the regular schedule will be announced on the Museum’s official website.
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