Ancient House – Hippocrates Garden

About the museum

The cultural centre “Ancient House – Hippocrates Garden” in Mastichari on Kos is a reconstruction of a settlement from the 5th century BC. It operates as a museum from April to November and also hosts philosophy seminars and ecological programmes.

Visitors see a reconstruction of a two-storey stone ancient house (oikos) with a central room, kitchen, bathroom, andron (men’s room), gynaikonitis (women’s quarters) and a weaving area. In the Stoa of the Philosopher there are floor mosaics, wall paintings and a library of ancient philosophy, while the Stoa of the Abaton recreates the sleeping quarters where patients sought healing from Asklepios.

The site also includes a stone theatre with 80 seats, the Theatre of the Dancing Satyrs, the Museum of the Goddess Demeter with fragments of wall paintings from ancient vases and old farming tools, and an altar and the Temple of Apollo with Ionic columns. The herb garden is certified organic, and the “Eros” vineyard supplies a family winery that has produced wine since 2005.

Highlights

• Reconstruction of an ancient two-storey house from the 5th century BC
• Stoa of the Philosopher with mosaics, wall paintings and a library
• Stone theatre with 80 seats
• Museum of the Goddess Demeter
• Temple of Apollo and certified organic herb garden

Permanent exhibition

• Αναπαράσταση αρχαίου οικισμού του 5ου αιώνα π.Χ. – Ancient house, Stoa of the Philosopher, theatre, Museum of the Goddess Demeter and Temple of Apollo.

Admission & discounts

The ticket price includes herbal tea. Visits are booked via the website.

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The shop sells herb products such as lavender, mint and oregano.

Events & venue rental

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