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Crete's Naval Museum Celebrates International Museum Day with Free Tours

Friday, 15 May 2026/Flashnews/1 
The Naval Museum of Crete in Chania is taking part in International Museum Day, celebrated annually on May 18. As part of the event, the museum's main building will host a free guided tour of its collections between 11:00 and 13:00. The museum traces Crete's rich maritime history through naval artifacts, models, maps, and historical documents spanning centuries of seafaring in the eastern Mediterranean. International Museum Day offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore the collections with expert commentary at no additional cost. The museum is located in Chania's Venetian harbor area, within walking distance of the old town. If you are in Chania on May 18, arriving before 11:00 is recommended to secure a spot on the tour.

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