School Life Museum

About the museum

The School Life Museum was founded in 2006 by the Prefectural Self-Government of Chania and is housed in the former primary school of the village of Nerokourou, about 4 kilometres south of the city of Chania. The building operated as a school from 1930 to 2000.

The purpose of the museum is to research, document and preserve the history of education in Crete and to link it with today's school. It is aimed mainly at pupils and teachers, but older visitors who rediscover their school years also come. Its first exhibition was titled “Come, let us bring the wooden desks back to life”.

Highlights

• Former primary school of 1930 as the museum building
• Exhibition on the history of education in Crete
• Educational programmes for schools
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση για τη σχολική ζωή – The exhibition tells the history of education in Crete through school objects and desks, in the building of a former primary school.

Founded

2006

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum is aimed mainly at pupils and teachers.

Getting there & parking

The village of Nerokourou is about 4 kilometres south of the city of Chania.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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