Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Katakolo

About the museum

The Kostas Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology in Katakolo presents, through reconstructions of inventions, a lesser-known side of ancient Greek civilisation that links past and present in the fields of science and technology. The exhibits, which are the result of more than 30 years of research, are working constructions and, for the most part, can be used by visitors.

The inventions belong to fields such as medicine, automation, hydraulics, shipbuilding and telecommunications. They are presented with interactive guided tours and audiovisual material in Greek and English.

The museum is housed in Katakolo, in the residence of the Latsis family, and by appointment it organises guided tours, educational programmes and activities. Individualised detailed guides to the exhibits are available to the public in six languages.

Highlights

• Working reconstructions of inventions of ancient Greek technology
• Interactive guided tours in Greek and English
• Inventions in medicine, automation, hydraulics and shipbuilding
• Educational programmes and activities by appointment

Permanent exhibition

• Αναπαραστάσεις αρχαίων ελληνικών εφευρέσεων – Hundreds of working reconstructions of inventions of ancient Greece, including the Antikythera Mechanism, with interactive guided tours.

Founded

2005

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free, with the option of a voluntary donation.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Most of the exhibits are working reconstructions that visitors can use.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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