The museum is housed in two separate buildings, located just 150 meters apart, each offering a unique insight into different aspects of ancient technology.
On Apostolou Pavlou Street, explore the fascinating world of ancient Greek warfare, with detailed models illustrating war technology such as the Trireme, the famous Athenian warship, catapults, siege towers, armor, light weapons, and even early forms of cannons.
Meanwhile, on Herakleidon Street, discover a small but intriguing collection of Automata from the Hellenistic period of Alexandria, Egypt. These ancient machines, which function without an obvious cause, showcase early technological innovations. Among the highlights is a large-scale, functional model of the Antikythera Mechanism, the first known analogue computer, made from plexiglass to allow visitors to view the inner workings of this remarkable device.
Attraction Highlights
- Two Building Locations - The museum consists of two separate buildings, 150 meters apart, offering a unique experience at each site.
- Ancient Greek War Technology - Explore models of Greek war technology on Apostolou Pavlou street, including the Trireme, catapults, siege towers, armor, and more.
- Hellenistic Automata Collection - Discover a collection of Automata from Alexandria, Egypt, showcasing self-operating machines from the Hellenistic period.
- Functional Antikythera Mechanism - See a large-scale, functional model of the Antikythera Mechanism, the first analog computer, made from plexiglass to reveal its inner workings.
Benefit:
Single Entry
Important Notes
Present your ticket QR code on arrival at any of the two buildings.
| Address | 37 Apostolou Pavlou str, Athens, 118 51 and 16 Herakleidon str., Athens, 118 51 |
| Phone | +30 210 34 61 981 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Work Hours | 1 April - 31 October Daily: 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30). 1 November - 31 March Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission 17:30). Note: Opening hours are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Closed Days | 1 January, Greek Easter, 15 August, 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.herakleidon-gr.org/home |
What to expect
Things to look out for
Helpful Tips
Do not miss out on the exhibits especially the wall prints. Read them carefully and watch the videos available in every exhibit. Feel free to ask the Museum's staff, or better yet, arrange a guided tour with them.
You can choose to visit any of the two buildings, but starting with the one on Apostolou Pavlou street is highly recommended.
The museum closes at 18:00 but please arrange your visit not later than 17:00, as you will need at least 60 minutes to go around the whole exhibition. Both buildings have two floors with stairways and no lifts or elevators. The walking distance between the two buildings is approximately two minutes and both buildings are a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis Museum and 8 minutes from the Ancient Agora.
You can choose to visit any of the two buildings, but starting with the one on Apostolou Pavlou street is highly recommended.
The museum closes at 18:00 but please arrange your visit not later than 17:00, as you will need at least 60 minutes to go around the whole exhibition. Both buildings have two floors with stairways and no lifts or elevators. The walking distance between the two buildings is approximately two minutes and both buildings are a 10-minute walk from the Acropolis Museum and 8 minutes from the Ancient Agora.
Important Notes
Present your ticket QR code on arrival at any of the two buildings.
| Address | 37 Apostolou Pavlou str, Athens, 118 51 and 16 Herakleidon str., Athens, 118 51 |
| Phone | +30 210 34 61 981 |
| Work Hours | 1 April - 31 October Daily: 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30). 1 November - 31 March Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission 17:30). Note: Opening hours are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Closed Days | 1 January, Greek Easter, 15 August, 25 & 26 December. Note: Closure dates are subject to change - please check with the attraction for the latest information. |
| Website | https://www.herakleidon-gr.org/home |
