The Nikos Kazantzakis Museum is dedicated to the great Greek writer, poet and philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis. It was founded in 1983 and it is located at the village Myrtia in Iraklion, next to his father's house.
The museum contains some of his personal belongings (pipes, glasses, pens, etc.) and a rich collection of his manuscripts and letters, first Greek editions of his books, documents from theatrical productions of his works, copies of TV series and movies based on his novels, portraits of Nikos Kazantzakis, copies of press releases and articles on his life and work.

The Museum is made up of a cluster of buildings in the central square of the historical village of Varvari, now known as Myrtia.
The Museum Exhibition is housed on a site formerly occupied by the home of the Anemoyannis family, which was related to Nikos Kazantzakis' father, Kapetan Michalis.

The Museum was founded in 1983 by set and costume designer Yiorgos Anemoyannis, a pioneering figure in Greek theatre. His fundamental aim was to preserve the author's memory and promote his work and thought. Significant assistance was offered by Eleni Kazantzaki, the author's second wife.
The museum opening ceremony was held on 27th June 1983.

Opening hours
March - October: Daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm
November - February: Sundays from 10:00am to 3:00pm
Group visits should be booked in advance, by telephoning 2810 741689 or faxing 2810 742232.
website: www.kazantzaki.gr