The Archeological museum of Rethymno was founded in 1887. Since 1991 the museum is located in the center of the old town of Rethymno opposite the main entrance of Fortezza. The museum hosts findings from various ancient sites, caves and excavations all over the prefecture of Rethymnon in Crete.

These findings date from the Late Neolithic and Proto-Minoan times till the late Roman period. In particular, the exhibits include vessels, tools, figurines, statues, collections of coins, weapons etc.