Greece
The museum Crete chemistry, is in operation since 1996 and is hosted in building the State Laboratory of Chania.
Represents the first public laboratory in Greece, which was founded in Chania in 1900, on the initiative of John Vamvaka.
The laboratory, during the Second World War was bombed, with the result that the exhibits presented today, is one of the which were rescued from the ruins.
In this area, are presented as exhibits chemical reagents, distillation apparatus and measurement, thermometers, pycnometers, microscopes, n.e.c.
Also, a small space is dedicated to architect John Vamvaka, in which there is a library of old books chemistry, a desk and the decree 143 of the Cretan state of 1900, which is signed by the High Commissioner of Crete, Prince George, from whom was formalized the operation of commercial laboratory.
The exhibits of the museum are very important, and consist of sculptures from Livadeia and Cheronea, ceramics from prehistoric and historic locations around Cheronea, Elateia,coins and weapons from the Tomb of Macedonians and the mass graves of Thebians in Cheronea.
How can someone describe Chania? The narrow streets of the old town, its’ center, its’ quarters, the smell of the multicultureness throughout the centuries. Noone can conquer it completely.
The Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno is housed in a 17th century Venetian mansion.
GNTO Registry Number: 1039Ε60000070000
Number GE.MI. 118062927000