What makes it 57% Baby-Friendly: Ramps and elevators welcome strollers and babies enter free, but there is no listed changing table or nursing room, so parents must improvise and keep the visit brief.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Short guided visit fits a baby’s schedule and leaves time for breaks
Permanent exhibition:
Move through five themed rooms of letters, photos and artifacts.
Tip: Use the stroller ramp and go at your baby’s pace
Audio-visual presentation:
Watch the 20-minute film tracing Kazantzakis’s life in multiple languages.
Tip: Sit towards the back for quick exits if baby needs a break
Museum café break:
Rest and feed your baby in the on-site café seating area.
Tip: Bring a changing mat and supplies; ask staff about high chairs
Stroll Myrtia village square:
Enjoy a picnic under plane-tree shade after the visit.
Tip: Spread a blanket for your baby to crawl and rest

Jeeashelle Visits
If you’re remotely interested in Kazantzakis, or even if you’ve never heard of him, you will be delighted to visit here and surprised at how well the museum is organized. There is so much to see and learn in this relative small museum! And the souvenir store is adorable as well.
Vaughn Trench
Fascinating history of a great Greek author and philosopher, well laid out and very informative
George “NeverLucky” Goud
An excellent museum dedicated to the life and work of the great Nikos Kazantzakis. With a deep insight to his plethora of books and an excellent documentary about his life and his work. It's a beautiful place that you need to visit if you are interested in Greek literature and one of its biggest contributors.
Simon Mack
Immerse yourself in the wonderful history and writings of Nikos Kazantzakis. You'll see the actual handwritten manuscripts along with possessions of the great man whilst learning of the history of his life and the political and religious impact his writing generated. Interactive exhibits along with audio guides help make this an interesting experience even for kids. A fascinating couple hours in t...
Martien Janssen
This museum gives deep insights in the life of Nikos Kazantzakis. Nikos Kazantzakis (Greek: Νίκος Καζαντζάκης [ˈnikos kazanˈd͡zacis]; 2 March (OS 18 February) 1883[2] – 26 October 1957) was a Greek writer. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years.[3] Kazantzakis's novels included Zorba the Greek (published in ...
In summer, the indoor galleries stay cool; bring sun hats for the outdoor square. In winter, wear layers as some rooms are lightly heated.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 adult tickets | EUR 12 |
| Café snacks and drinks | EUR 6 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 18 |
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