Rethymno Archaeological Museum

Location: Town
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The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno was founded in 1887 by the Educational Association of Rethymno. The collection was initially accommodated in the Venetian Loggia, where it is still possible to find a gift shop, while, in 1991, it was moved to a pentagonal ravelin defending the main gate of the Fortezza. Now, it has been temporarily transferred to the Venetian church of Saint Francis, in the heart of the Old Town, and there are plans to create modern museum installations. 

The museum houses findings from various ancient sites, caves, and excavations all over the prefecture of Rethymno. These findings date from the Late Neolithic and the Proto-Minoan times until the late Roman period. In particular, the exhibits include vessels, tools, figurines, collections of coins, weapons, helmets, ceramics, jewelry, marble statues, stelae from ancient monuments, columns from temples, pieces of daily use and many other items connected with life in ancient times. The exhibits are placed in chronological order and by excavation site.

Official website: www.archmuseumreth.gr