The Natural History Museum of Crete was founded in 1980 and operates under the auspices of the University of Crete.
With an area of 3,500 m2, it is the largest exhibition of its kind in the Mediterranean, showcasing the natural environment of Crete and the wider Mediterranean area in an innovative, original way.
The exhibition has four different levels, in which the visitor is able to navigate in different areas such as: the Giant Deinotherium, the largest prehistoric animal ever to live on Crete, the Living Museum, a display of typical animals of Crete and the Mediterranean, the Enceladus, an earthquake simulator where one can experience several earthquakes known to have occurred in different areas in the past, as well as the Erevnotopos Discovery Centre, an area specially designed for young visitors, where they can dig for fossils and explore Cretan nature hands-on.
The Natural History Museum can be found conveniently near the port, within strolling distance of the ferry dock.
For more information visit: nhmc.uoc.gr
Source: Region of Crete