The Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of Chania offers visitors a fascinating journey through the local rich artistic and historical heritage. This small yet beautiful museum showcases artifacts spanning from the Byzantine to the post-Byzantine period, reflecting the area’s cultural evolution.
The museum is located at 78 Theotokopoulou Street, near the Maritime Museum of Crete, within the 15th-century Monastery of Saint Salvatore.
THE COLLECTION | VISITING INFORMATION | HOW TO GET HERE
Byzantine and Post-byzantine Exhibition
The collection showcases a remarkable array of artifacts that illuminate the spiritual, artistic, and cultural evolution of Chania from the early Christian era through the post-Byzantine period. Among the highlights are mosaics and icons that reflect the deep religious devotion and stylistic shifts of the Orthodox tradition.
Visitors can admire vibrant frescoes, fragments of funerary inscriptions, and architectural sculptures. The collection also includes a variety of ceramic vessels used in daily life and liturgical rituals, along with coins that bear witness to the region’s political and economic ties across centuries. Together, these artifacts offer a compelling narrative of Chania’s enduring place within the broader tapestry of Byzantine and post-Byzantine civilization.
Museum Visiting Information
- Opening Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Closed on Tuesdays)
- Ticket Prices: Full Price: €5,00 | Children and Students: €3,00
- Accessibility: A ramp is available
Reaching the Byzantine and Post-byzantine Collection of Chania
- On Foot: If you’re staying in Chania’s Old Town or near the Venetian Harbor, the museum is just a short walk away. From the harbor, head west along the waterfront until you reach Theotokopoulou Street. Continue along this street until you find the Chania Byzantine Museum at number 78, housed within the historic San Salvatore church.
- By Bus: Chania’s central bus station (KTEL) is located approximately 1 km from the Chania Byzantine Museum. From the station, you can either take a local bus heading towards the Old Town or enjoy a leisurely 15-minute walk through the charming streets of Chania to reach the museum.
- By Taxi: Taxis are readily available throughout Chania. Simply inform the driver that you’d like to go to the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection at 78 Theotokopoulou Street in the Old Town. The ride from most parts of the city is short and convenient.