Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ρεθύμνου
An archaeological museum in the Venetian-era Church of St. Francis in the old town, displaying artifacts from the Rethymno region in chronological order, from the Minoan to the Roman periods.
The museum moved in 2022 into the restored Church of St. Francis, whose original site was a Venetian bastion at the entrance to the fortress. It is a modest museum that can be seen in about an hour. Highlights include painted clay coffins (larnakes) from the late Minoan cemetery at Armeni, Minoan pottery and seals, and Greek and Roman sculptures and coins. Entry costs about €6. The museum is often closed on Tuesdays, so check the official website. It is on Ethnikis Antistaseos Street in the old town, a few steps from the Porta Guora gate, and can be combined with an old town walking route.
Opening hours
About 08:30–15:30 (extended in summer; often closed Tuesdays)
Nearby sights
- Fortezza of Rethymno
- Rimondi Fountain
- Rethymno Old Town
- Neratze Mosque
- Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse of Rethymno
- Rethymno Beach
- Late Minoan Cemetery of Armeni
- Argyroupoli