Natural History Museum of Crete
- Natural History Museum of Crete
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| Natural History Museum of Crete |
| Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης |
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| Established |
1981 |
| Location |
Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion |
| Type |
Natural history museum |
| Website |
http://www.nhmc.uoc.gr |
The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) (Greek: Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης, ΜΦΙΚ) in Heraklion, Crete is a natural history museum that operates under the auspices of the University of Crete. Its aim is the study, protection and promotion of the diverse flora and fauna of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The museum is based in a restored industrial building that used to house an electricity power plant.
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Coordinates: 35°20′31″N 25°07′36″E / 35.34192°N 25.126601°E / 35.34192; 25.126601
Categories:
- Natural history museums in Greece
- Museums in Crete
- Heraklion (city)
- Greek museum stubs
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