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    The Natural History Museum of Crete

    661 Reviews
    #8 of 99 things to do in Heraklion
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    Museums, Natural History Museums
    Sofokli Venizelou Ave., Heraklion, Crete 71202, Greece
    Open today: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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    “Worth a visit”

    We visited this museum with our 2 kids and so glad we did. Whilst having a relaxing beach holiday... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Stacey M
    via mobile
    “Excellent Museum”

    This museum is mind blowing. If you love nature this is a must. I took my kids and they loved it... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Brendan D
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    4.5661 reviews
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    “earthquake simulator”(72 reviews)
    “stuffed animals”(19 reviews)
    “moving dinosaurs”(15 reviews)
    About
    The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) demonstrates with an impressive manner the natural environment of eastern Mediterranean area with special emphasis on Greece and Crete.
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    Sofokli Venizelou Ave., Heraklion, Crete 71202, Greece
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    +30 281 028 2740
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Worth a visit

    We visited this museum with our 2 kids and so glad we did. Whilst having a relaxing beach holiday, it was nice to take the bus to heraklion and visit this place and the surrounding area. Lots to look at and the earthquake simulator was...More

    Thank Stacey M
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Excellent Museum

    This museum is mind blowing. If you love nature this is a must. I took my kids and they loved it. We will definitely go again. The displays of Cretan habitats and dioramas were excellent and the earthquake simulation room was awesome with real simulations...More

    Thank Brendan D
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Excellent museum

    This is one of the must-sees in Heraklion if you visit with children. They have an excellent permanent exhibition, with all kinds of animals, but also hands-on activities for the little ones, They teach what to do in case of an earthquake too (they have...More

    Thank Mihaela L
    Reviewed 11 June 2018
    Worth visiting to learn more about Crete

    Lots of stuff to see. Start from the top floor and work your way down. There is a possibility to have an earthquake simulation.

    Thank moppeleinonen
    Reviewed 6 June 2018 via mobile
    Very interactive with great staff!

    This museum is about 10 minutes walk from the Venetian Harbour in and old power station. There are 2 large dinosaurs outside which give an idea of 1 of the major themes (Kids will love it I reckon). It's on 5 floors with the top...More

    Thank Simon C
    Reviewed 5 June 2018 via mobile
    Oh dear

    I don’t mean to be cruel, and please look at my positive reviews of elsewhere if you need to, but this was a true disappointment. After being charged €15 for 2 we were told to explore from the 2nd floor and then head down. We...More

    Thank gerryburns1974
    Reviewed 3 June 2018
    The best museum for kids we have been to for ages ! leave plenty of time and check opening times.

    This museum has 4 floors of information including the flora and fauna of Crete, dinosaurs, earthquake simulator, what to do in an earthquake and don't miss out the top floor which has loads cost about 30 euros for 2 adults and 3 children to enter....More

    Thank Irenka G
    Reviewed 22 May 2018
    Very good place to visit

    Located in the old electricity power plant, the museum is dedicated to the flora and fauna from the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is an interesting exhibition, good value for money, well-organized and maintained, with attentive and helpful staff.

    1  Thank Borzov
    Reviewed 21 May 2018
    Good for what it is - but not worth the money.

    The museum was good in parts. Even at the age of 24, I still love anything dinosaur related! The few live animals on display were a lovely touch too. However, we were done in a short amount of time and for what we paid to...More

    Thank Shannon F
    Reviewed 21 May 2018 via mobile
    Earthquake!!!

    A Totally cool spot to spend the day. There are dioramas of the animals and the flowers, trees and nature of Crete. There are also dinosaurs to look at, a movie theatre to see science and cultural films and an Earthquake classroom. WOW! Yes it...More

    Thank 6vivian
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