Highlights
- Explore the unique center of technological advance of the Ancient Greeks
- Learn about Antikythera Mechanism which is considered the world's first computer
- See technological artifacts that showcase the war techniques of the Greeks
Description
Visit the Museum Herakleidon which has evolved to become an interactive center of science. Discover a technological museum that focuses on antiquity, with emphasis on the achievements of the ancient Greeks.
Learn all about the triptych of science, art, and mathematics through accessible displays and objects. See how they calculated and worked with sophisticated data and find out which objects and structures were created by the ancient Greeks.
Herakleidon Museum has evolved into an interactive center for science popularization and a technological museum focused on antiquity, particularly the achievements of the ancient Greeks. Drawing on the philosophy of the educational programs it established and the triptych of science, art, and mathematics, the museum continues to offer original educational programs for students, teachers, and adults, inspired by its exhibition ‘EUREKA, Science, Art and Technology of the Ancient Greeks.’
The aspiration of the museum's founders, the scientific advisors and all the staff, is the awakening of the research spirit of young people and their preparation in order to meet the growing demands of a rapidly changing world, taking advantage of the wealth of messages a glorious past can give in order to build a similar future.
Includes
Entry ticket
Excludes
Guided tour
Hotel transfer
Important Information
- The museum is located in Thisseio, Athens, very near the main entrance to the Acropolis, which you can easily reach on foot and continue exploring
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
