Located in Heraklion, Crete, this museum, established in 1883, is one of Greece’s most significant. It primarily houses an extensive collection of Minoan artifacts, including frescoes, pottery, and jewelry, showcasing Bronze Age achievements. Artifacts from Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian periods are also displayed, covering over 5,500 years of Cretan history. Housed in a notable neoclassical building designed by Patroklos Karantinos, it offers educational programs and temporary exhibitions, serving as a vital center for Minoan studies and Cretan cultural preservation.