Historical Museum of Crete Heraklion

Other fascinating finds can also be discovered inside the museum, and these include the ethnographic collection that is housed on the second floor. There are also exhibits from the Venetian and Byzantine periods on the first floor that will surely perk your interest, as well as a collection of historical manuscripts documenting the fairly recent Cretan history. One of the activities in Iráklion that you can do in the museum is discovering the many local costumes, wood carvings, embroidery and textiles that comprise the folk art collection there. A typical Cretan house is also showcased inside the museum.