Opening hours
The Natural History Museum of Crete is open every day all year round, except on Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The opening hours are:
Winter opening hours (1 November - 30 April)
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 15:00
Weekends: 10:00 - 18:00
Summer opening hours (1 June – 30 September)
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Weekends: 10:00 - 21:00
May and October
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Weekends: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: 1st of January, Orthodox Easter Sunday, 25th of December
Access to the Museum Shop is free. Its opening times correspond to those of the Museum.
Admission
• General Admission: 7.5 €
• Concessions: 4.5 €
Concessions
Children (4 - 18 years old) 4.5 €
Seniors (65 years old) 4.5 €
Teachers 4.5 €
Students 4.5 €
Group Admission (more than 10 persons)
Adults 6.5 €
Children (4 - 18 years old) 3.5 €
Guided tours
Group of less than 20 persons 25 €
Group of 20 persons or more 1€ extra per ticket
Guided tours for small groups or individuals may be arranged upon request, and are charged at an additional cost. Please contact the NHMC reception on the following numbers: +30 2810 282740 and +30 2810 393630, or email us at info@nhmc.uoc.gr to organize your tour.
Free Entrance
Members of the NHMC Friends’ Association
Children < 4 years old
University of Crete students
Professional tour guides
Persons with disabilities and companions
International Council of Museums (ICOM) members
Journalists