Heraklion Attraction
Attraction in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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The Natural History Museum of Crete
The Natural History Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers the study, protection and promotion of the special features of the area of Eastern Mediterranean, and offers collections, exhibitions and educational programs to visitors. Visit the Megadioramas realistic representation of ecosystems found in the Eastern Mediterranean region, there's even a skeleton of the Deinotherium giganteum, and scientists are working to present this massive animal one of the biggest of it's kind, and you can watch them at work. Also at the Natural History Museum of Crete is an interactive seismic table which is an earthquake stimulator where visitors can experience a real life earthquake in a safe environment. Also enjoy the Stavros Niarchos Discovery Centre, the diaoramas and other collections, fossils and learn about the geological past of Crete with realistic demonstrations.
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The Historical Museum of Crete
The Historical Museum of Crete in Heraklion, Crete, Greece offers a comprehensive view of Cretan history and art from the early Christian centuries to the 20th century, and visitors can enjoy browsing through fascinating permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions. They also offer education programmes and an amphitheatre for lectures, films, book presentations and more with wireless microphone system, podium, desk, laptop and projector, the amphitheatre is available for hire by third parties for events. The Historical Museum of Crete also has sculptures and ceramics, Byzantine and post Byzantine art and a wonderful array of collections to view, come take a walk back to another time. There's a museum shop and bookstore with ceramic jewellery, pottery and icons, copies from the Museum collections, souvenirs, maps and cards and the HMC Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and is a full service bar, come enjoy a wonderful visit.