Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Heraklion

Amazing museum showcasing the history of Minoan culture and how advanced they were even at that point of time. They do very intricate items such as seals, jewellery etc. recently refurbished, it now comes with air conditioning and two floors of exhibits, guided with detailed English explanations. Worthwhile to spend an hour or so here since it's right at city centre

Beautiful museum airconditioned which gives you some relief from the heat outside. Plenty of sitting areas inside to rest up need to allow 1.5 hrs to see all, as there are 2 floors of exhibits. Highly recommend buying a 2 exhibits ticket which is an extra Euro to see the Palace of Knossos getting there will cost you 10euros taxi one way. Enjoy.

Out of the 3 other museums in the area, this was my favorite. Took over 500 pictures, all of which will be of great use for my college thesis. A lot of archaeological finds concerning the Minoan culture, and how thry interacted with other cultures such as the Egyptians and Babylonians. The extensive findings and research done on the Minoan religion (Cult of the Snake Goddess) was amazing. A museum everyone should visit.

This was a well-organized museum with a lot of the famous pieces of Minoan art that one might study in any art history class- the leaping bull fresco, goddess with snakes, etc. however, the information was all presented in a similar way and after a while, many of the pieces blended together. Still well done, just maybe a bit of variety in presentation or more detailed background information would make the experience more interesting.

Amazing. Everything is described in both English and Greek. Everything flows from each room. Don't forget to go to the statute room bear the juice bar. I almost missed it and would have regretted it. Upstairs they have a room dedicated PowerPoint Presentation in English on the history of the museum; It's lengthy but worth reading/watching.