The Military Museum of Chromonastiri is located at the central square of the picturesque traditional village of the same name, 10 kilometers outside of Rethymno town and operates since 2010.
The museum is hosted in the renowned Villa Claudio, an impressive mansion of Venetian architecture that dates from the 17th century and belonged to the homonymous noble family, while it was restored in recent years.
The building was granted by the locals to the Greek Army in 1997 and is home to military and war-related exhibits that cover a wide chronological range.
The items include weapons, uniforms, medals, and military equipment from the Venetian era, the Hellenic Revolution of 1821, the Macedonian Liberation Wars, the World War II etc. while there is also rich photographic material related to the evolution and presence of the Greek military forces to this day. On the outer space, visitors can also admire warplanes and military vehicles while there are frequent periodic exhibitions.
Hall of Colors, Military Museum of Rethymnon
The uniforms room hosts various historical uniforms of the Greek Army.
Artillery Room_1, Military Museum of Rethymnon In the show we see left-hand weapons from the Balkan Wars and on the right from the Macedonian struggle.
Arms Room, Military Museum of Rethymnon In the Armory Room we find a showcase with findings from World War I and right from the Asia Minor Campaign.
Arbo Bofors M-42, Military Museum of Rethymnon
A 1952 Bofors M-42 anti-aircraft armored chariot, and next to it a 1943 M-24 Chaffee lightweight battle car.
Greek Flag, Military Museum of Rethymnon An authentic flag used by the Cretans in the struggle for union with the rest of Greece.
