Natural History Museum of Crete

The museum is committed to the study, protection, and preservation of the region's unique flora and fauna, as well as its geological and paleontological heritage.

The museum's research focuses on biodiversity, conservation, geology, and paleontology, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean region.

Additionally, the museum offers educational programs for schools, as well as workshops, seminars, and public lectures on various topics related to the natural world.

[2] On Earth Day (April 22, 2023), the Natural History Museum introduces the community science project 'Nature Overheard,' exploring the connection between noise pollution and insect populations.

The public is invited to participate by recording wildlife observations, providing essential data to understand the natural world.

NHMC exterior view