The permanent exhibition of the Archaeological Museum of Messara is titled “In the midst of the Mountains, Human presence in Messara from prehistoric to Christian times”.

Messara is an area with a high concentration of archaeological sites and monuments. The Museum itself is located at the western end of the archaeological site of Gortyna, which covers the borders of the ancient city. The aim of the Archaeological Museum of Messara is to become the hub of all archaeological sites in the region.