The Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Techonology

While always busy, Heraklion is a fantastic city to visit with your kids. This colorful town has many hidden gems to explore, one of which is the “Kostas Kotsanas” Heraklion Museum of Ancient Greek Technology. Here’s why:

Location and Scope

• The museum is housed in a Venetian mansion known as Palazzo d’ Ittar at the heart of the city center (Epimenidou 18 Street)
• Its vision is to promote the technological achievements of Greek antiquity. Ancient Greek technology is a relatively unknown but important aspect of Greek culture.

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Why you Should Visit

• The museum provides insight into how ancient Greek technology laid the groundwork for modern innovations.
• It was nominated for the European Museum of the Year award in 2019, underscoring its significance and quality.
• It houses exact replicas of ancient Greek inventions in the fields of Robotics, Steam-Driven and Gas Propulsion, Automatic Navigation, Hydraulic Systems, Telecommunications, Programming, and much more.
• Kids can see, touch, and operate replicas of ancient Greek inventions, like the world’s first robot and other technological devices. They can explore and learn about ancient technology through interactive displays and guided tours that allow them to test some of the objects.

Educational Programs & Workshops

• Kids can participate in the “Traveling with a Time Machine” program, which is designed for children aged 7 to 12 and focuses on the evolution of technology from ancient Greece until today.
• It features periodic exhibitions covering various themes, like the inventions of Archimedes, ancient Greek games, and musical instruments.