Contemporary Art Museum of Crete

Name: Contemporary Art Museum of Crete
Address: Mesologgiou 32, Rethymnon, Crete 741 31 Greece, Rethymno, Greece
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Mesologgiou 32, Rethymnon, Crete 741 31 Greece

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CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM OF CRETE: a modern exhibition space of roughly 1000sq.m, which is situated in the heart of the old historical city of Rethymno, under the Venetian Castle and the Archaeological Museum. Its permanent collection includes roughly 680 works of Lefteris Kanakakis along with other works of contemporary artists. The works of the permanent collection are presented in the central space of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (st. Mesologgiou 32), while temporary exhibitions of national and international content. At the same time, the Museum realises lectures, training programs and collaborations with institutions corresponding in Greece and abroad. Within the framework of Educational Sector of C.C.A., since 1996, have been operating Workroom of Fine Arts (st. Himaras 8) that are intended for children and adults. Since 1992 the Museum has presented 170 exhibitions. Guided tours for adults and children are offered on all exhibitions.

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Typical visit: about 30 minutes