Visit the Herakleidon Museum, a unique center of learning which showcases the technological intelligence of the Ancient Greeks.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
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Experience
Highlights
- Explore the unique center of technological advance of the Ancient Greeks
- Learn about the Antikithira Mechanism which is considered the world's first computer
- See technological artifacts that showcase the war techniques of the Greeks
Full 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.
During the first decade of its operation, the museum focused on artistic activities and organized exhibitions with artworks of great artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Edgar Degas, Edvard Munch, Sol LeWitt. Today it has expanded upon its artistic roots to become a must for any curious minds visiting Thisseio.
Includes
- Entry ticket
- Guided tour
- Hotel transfer
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Redeem your ticket at the 1st of the museum's 2 buildings, located at 16 Herakleidon Street. It is walking distance from the Metro station Thisseio. The second building is at 37 Ap. Pavlou Street., which is 150 meters from the first building.
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Not allowed
- Smoking
- Drinks
Know before you go
- The museum is located in Thisseio, very near the main entrance of the Acropolis which you can easily reach on foot and continue to explore
