Lychnostatis Open Air Museum
Μουσείο Λυχνοστάτης
An open-air museum of traditional Cretan life by the sea in Hersonissos. Reconstructed farmhouses, mills, wine presses and a herb garden show how rural life used to be.
The museum was founded by a family of ophthalmologists. Its seaside garden recreates traditional farmhouses, a weaving workshop, a pottery workshop, a wine-press house, windmills and a herb garden. Guides explain the Cretan dialect, folk songs and rural customs, and visits end with a tasting of raki and snacks. Admission is about 8 euros. Located on the east side of the Hersonissos resort area, it suits a day trip combined with the Palace of Malia and the beach.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct 09:00–14:00; closed Sat (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Palace of Malia
- Cretaquarium (Thalassocosmos)
- Lasithi Plateau & Dikteon Cave
- Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
- Knossos Palace
- Archanes & Peza Wine Region
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Koules Fortress (Rocca a Mare)