Opening hours
Monday–Saturday
Winter (16 Sep–30 Apr) 9:00–15:30
Summer (1 May–15 Sep) 9:00–17:00
Sunday
Only for events and activities. See our events.
Tickets
General admission 10€
Reduced 6€
Includes a private guided tour
Buy online by card
Address
Rigas Feraios Square 9
Heraklion 712 01
Directions on the map
Good to know
What you will experience
Your guide is a musician. They tell you the story of each instrument, how it is made and how it produces its sound, and they play for you.
Musical instruments from Crete and the Mediterranean. You can try many of them with your own hands. The tour adapts to you: on your own, with your family, with children or with a group.
Getting here
In the centre of Heraklion, opposite Agios Minas, a few minutes’ walk from Lions Square. Open the map.
Accessibility
The museum has two floors. The first floor can only be reached by an outdoor staircase, so it is not accessible by wheelchair. Let us know before you come and we will adapt the tour to the ground floor. You can also see the first floor in the digital tour.
Groups and schools
Groups of more than 10 people, please book before you come. Travel agencies and tour guides, see our group programmes. For schools, see our educational programmes.
Before, during or after your visit
Digital tour
Every display case on the ground floor and the first floor, on your phone. At the museum, scan the QR code on the display case. In Greek, English, German, Italian and French.
Where to stay
Stay next to the museum
Just a few metres from Thirathen, in the heart of Heraklion, Kismet Urban Boutique Rooms offers renovated rooms and suites in a listed building next to Agios Minas.
Contact
Phone: +30 2810 711196
Email: info@thirathen.com
For schools: mthirathen@gmail.com
Rigas Feraios Square 9, Heraklion 712 01
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