Natural History Museum of Crete

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.

Natural History Museum of Crete
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης
Established1981
LocationSof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
Coordinates35°20′31″N 25°07′36″E
TypeNatural history museum
Websitehttp://www.nhmc.uoc.gr
NHMC exterior view

Awards

In late December 2012, NHMC was awarded by the Academy of Athens with the Benaki award for “its diverse educational, research, writing and publishing work, its exemplary organization and its promotion of scientific research and training”.[1]

See also

Notes
  1. Τα βραβεία της Ακαδημίας Αθηνών, Τα Νέα. Retrieved Jan. 3, 2013.



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