Science & Technology Museums in Greece
Technology museums, science centers, transport and industrial museums – hands-on and interactive.
Attica (18)
South Aegean (12)
North Aegean (7)
Central Macedonia (6)
Peloponnese (4)
Crete (3)
Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (3)
Ionian Islands (3)
Thessaly (3)
Western Greece (3)
Central Greece (1)
Science & Technology Museums in Greece: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 63 science and technology museums in Greece, spread across 11 regions and 47 towns and cities. Most of them are in Attica (18), South Aegean (12), and North Aegean (7).
At the city level, Athens (6), Piraeus (4), and Palaio Faliro (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several science and technology museums in a single day.
13 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €8.
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 19 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 science and technology museums in Greece
The best-known science and technology museums in Greece
- Tunnel of EupalinosArchaeology · Pythagoreio
Floating Naval Museum Battleship Georgios AverofTechnology · Palaio Faliro- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
- Εθνικό Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο του ΟΣΕTechnology · Piraeus
Crete Marine MuseumHistory · Chania
Floating Naval Museum A/T VelosTechnology · Palaio Faliro
Athens University MuseumHistory · Athens- Hellenic Motor MuseumTechnology · Athens
Electric Railways Museum of PiraeusTechnology · Piraeus
Water Supply MuseumTechnology · Thessaloniki
Science and technology museums in Greece with free admission
- Εθνικό Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο του ΟΣΕTechnology · Piraeus
- Electric Railways Museum of PiraeusTechnology · Piraeus
Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, KatakoloTechnology · Katakolo
Hellenic Air Force MuseumTechnology · Tatoi
Railway Museum of ThessalyTechnology · Volos- Philatelic and Postal MuseumTechnology · Athens
- Souriza, LavreotikiArchaeology · Lavrio
- Hellenic Pharmaceutical MuseumSpecial · Kalamaria
- Μουσείο ΒυρσοδεψίαςTechnology · Karlovasi
- OTE Group Telecommunications MuseumTechnology · Nea Kifisia
Science and technology museums in Greece with programs for families
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
- Hellenic Motor MuseumTechnology · Athens
- Water Supply MuseumTechnology · Thessaloniki
Railway Museum of ThessalonikiTechnology · Thessaloniki
Municipal Railway Park of KalamataTechnology · Kalamata- Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, KatakoloTechnology · Katakolo
- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive OilSpecial · Sparta
Museum of TypographyTechnology · Souda
Eugenides PlanetariumTechnology · Palaio Faliro
Salt Museum in MessolonghiTechnology · Mesolongi
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums in Greece
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
- Hellenic Motor MuseumTechnology · Athens
Tomato Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos”Technology · Vlychada- Hellenic Air Force MuseumTechnology · Tatoi
Industrial Museum of HermoupolisTechnology · Ermoupoli- Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive OilSpecial · Sparta
- Eugenides PlanetariumTechnology · Palaio Faliro
- Salt Museum in MessolonghiTechnology · Mesolongi
Museum of Industrial Olive-Oil Production of LesvosTechnology · Agia Paraskevi- Museum of Marble CraftsTechnology · Pyrgos
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there in Greece?
Our directory currently lists 63 science and technology museums in Greece across 47 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums in Greece?
Some of the best known are Tunnel of Eupalinos, Floating Naval Museum Battleship Georgios Averof, NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum, Εθνικό Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο του ΟΣΕ, and Crete Marine Museum.
Which science and technology museums in Greece offer free admission?
13 museums are free to visit – for example Εθνικό Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο του ΟΣΕ, Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Katakolo, and Hellenic Air Force Museum.
Which science and technology museums in Greece are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 26 are open, such as Crete Marine Museum, Athens University Museum, and Hellenic Motor Museum.
Which science and technology museums in Greece are wheelchair accessible?
12 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum, Hellenic Motor Museum, and Tomato Industrial Museum “D. Nomikos”. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums in Greece?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €30. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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