1ClosedHeraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7(34699)· Museum
Museum displaying artifacts from the Minoan age, plus Cretan art, sculptures & archaeological finds.
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12 hand-picked museums on Iraklia, with live ratings, open-now status, prices and directions. Swipe through the editorial picks or dive into the full list — and ask Touristas AI about any place.
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2ClosedArchaeological Museum of Naxos
4.3(414)· Museum
Museum displaying excavated artwork, figurines, pottery & other artifacts from prehistoric eras.
3ClosedArchaeological Museum of Apeiranthos
3.6(42)· Museum
Apeiranthos 843 02
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Whether you're searching for museums in Irakliathat are open right now, or scouting the highest-rated spots near the harbour before a ferry, this page is the fastest way to compare live options. Use the OPEN NOW chip to hide anywhere that's closed, tighten the ratings filter to 4.5+, and sort by price to find somewhere that matches your budget.
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Frequently asked questions
Right now, the highest-rated museums on Iraklia are Archaeological Museum of Chania | Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Full live ratings and open hours are shown above.
This page lists 12 top-rated museums on Iraklia, out of dozens more indexed across the island. Use the "Load more" button below the list to fetch additional results.
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The fastest way is the ferry: compare live schedules and prices from Piraeus, Rafina and every Cyclades island on our ferry tickets search — /fr/ferry-tickets?to=iraklia. Once on the island, renting a car via /fr/rent-a-car/iraklia makes reaching even remote museums effortless.
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