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Herakleidon Museum Tickets Highlights

  • Grab a chance to discover the achievements of the Ancient Greeks through models, movies, and wall posters

  • Visit Herakleidon Museum and see the Antikythera Mechanism, the world's first analogue computer, and an early form of a robot

  • Observe how the Myceneans, who lived about 35 millennia ago, drained lakes or diverted rivers in ways that confounded modern engineers

  • Some of the incredible achievements of the Ancient Greeks are highlighted in EUREKA, Science, Art, and Technology of the Ancient Greeks

Herakleidon Museum Tickets Overview

Activity Location: Herakleidon Museum, Iraklidon, Athens

Activity Duration: 3 Hours (Approx.)

Activity Timings: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

  • Closed On: Monday, Tuesday

About Herakleidon Museum Tickets:

Travel to the largest city of Greece, Athens, and visit one of the most popular attractions, the Herakleidon Museum. The museum is located in the middle of the pedestrian street that links the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, and the Roman Agora. Grab a chance to see the Antikythera Mechanism, the first analog computer and one of the pinnacles of human ingenuity. Discover how the Hero of Alexandria and Philo of Byzantium inspired the creation of an early robot named The Moving Servant and how the Myceneans diverted rivers and drained lakes in ways that even today appear incredible.

About the Activity:

  • Grab a chance to observe the Antikithira Mechanism, the first computer ever made at the Herakleidon Museum.
  • See technological relics and distinctive hubs that illustrate Greek military and technical innovations.
  • Know about the trinity of science, art, and mathematics by visiting the accessible exhibits at the museum.
  • The museum puts a strong emphasis on artistic endeavors and holds the work of famous artists like Toulouse-Lautrec, Edgar Degas, Edvard Munch, and Sol LeWitt.
  • Seize the opportunity to explore the Herakleidon Museum's collection of ancient Greek and Byzantine technology.
  • Visit a technology museum that emphasizes the accomplishments of the ancient Greeks and concentrates on antiquity.

How to Reach?

  • By Car: Take the route via Pireos from Athens, a 10-minute drive will take you to the location.
  • By Train: Alight at Omonia, a 5 minutes walk from there will take you to the location.

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Visit Herakleidon Museum and see the Antikythera Mechanism, the first analog computer and one of the pinnacles of human ingenuity.

Notes:

  • Children who are aged 11 years or younger can enter this activity free of charge.
  • Children who are aged 12 to 18 will have to buy a child ticket.
  • Participants aged 19 and above will have to buy an adult ticket.
  • Participants ages 65 years and above will be charged senior ticket prices.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Admission for both buildings
    • Admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions

More Details about Herakleidon Museum Tickets

Know Before You Go for Herakleidon Museum Tickets

  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest upon arrival.
  • Foreign nationals may be asked to share their passport and visa details upon arrival.
  • Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
  • Children who are aged 11 years or younger can enter this activity free of charge, and children who are aged 12 to 18 will have to buy a child ticket. Participants aged 19 and above will have to buy an adult ticket. Participants ages 65 years and above will be charged senior ticket prices.

Herakleidon Museum Tickets Map

Starting Point
Herakleidon Museum
Iraklidon 16, Athina 118 51, Greece