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Natural History Museum of Crete, Heraklion, Greece

The Natural History Museum of Crete (NHMC) (Greek: Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Κρήτης, ΜΦΙΚ) in Heraklion, Crete is a natural history museum that operates under the auspices of the University of Crete. Its aim is the study, protection and promotion of the diverse flora and fauna of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The museum is based in a restored industrial building that used to house an electricity power plant. The museum is committed to the study, protection, and preservation of the region's unique flora and fauna, as well as its geological and paleontological heritage.

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