In the Archaeological Collection of Malevizio, ancient objects are exhibited, dating from all periods of Cretan antiquity and displayed in approximately 40 showcases. Most of the exhibits come from the Metaxas Collection, which was maintained by businessman Nikolaos Metaxas from 1959 to 1997. Thirty more ancient objects come from recent excavations mainly in the wider area of the Municipality. The totality of the findings indeed creates a clear picture of the ancient Cretan culture, with examples of almost all forms of art, which date to all periods of the history of Crete, from 4000 BC to the 2nd century. A.D.

The first section encountered by the visitor to the Museum contains Stone Art objects. It includes stone tools, pottery and other objects from the Neolithic to the Minoan period.

The Second section, which is also the largest, is dedicated to Ceramics and includes vases of all types and periods. An impressive exhibit in the same section is the clay ceramic wheel on which the vessels were shaped. A giant jar from the Archaic era, with representations of people and horses dominates the back of the room.

The third section includes Pottery. Dozens of clay statuettes of people, men and women, mortals and deities, animals and effigies of objects, from shrines and tombs, dating from the Minoan to the Roman Era, are on display here.

The Fourth section refers to Sculpture and includes marble objects and parts of statues mainly from Roman times. The marble vase of the Classical era found in the same section is also impressive.

In the fifth section, findings from the Malevizi Municipality area are exhibited, which are the only exhibits that do not come from the Metaxas Collection. Here you can see impressive vases and figurines from Gazi, Krousonas and Kavrohori. The section of the Malevizio region also includes an impressive Minoan Sarcophagus from Tylissos, with an excellent painted decoration that dominates the center of the room.

The Sixth section consists of a large display case with Metal objects. It exhibits weapons such as arrows, spears and knives, tools and jewelry from all periods of the Cretan Civilization.

The Seventh and final section contains ancient jewelry. It exhibits impressive stone and gold necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets from the Minoan era and later times, which impress the visitor with their art.