Museum of Ancient Greek Technology

Working reconstructions of ancient greek technology.
The origins of robotics & engineering.
Exhibitions • Research • Education

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Ancient Greek technology, brought to life.

From automata to the Antikythera Mechanism, discover the working reconstructions of the Kotsanas Museum.

Visit our museums in Greece or explore online:
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[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Thank you, @JeffDean , for visiting us in Athens and sharing your experience. We’ve since added new ways to explore the mechanisms online:
https://t.co/Hk7mmdpPBq

[Jeff Dean @JeffDean]

If you're ever in Athens, I highly recommend the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology!

https://t.co/D0v2diyDDD

Early humanoid robots to pour water+wine, demonstrations of heat+steam+water weight to "magically" open 500 kg temple doors, armor, ...
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[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Ancient Greek technology needs more room.

Our museum in Athens is preparing a new home in the city centre. Here is a first look at the design in progress.

Partners and supporters welcome:

https://t.co/O0qAtFfzqz

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Ancient Greek technology, brought to life.

From automata to the Antikythera Mechanism, discover the working reconstructions of the Kotsanas Museum.

Visit our museums in Greece or explore online:
https://t.co/VW9FE5MyTZ

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Explore ancient Greek technology in our Interactive Lab.

Turn mechanisms, experiment with water, air and steam, and try interactive 3D models, simulations and games.

https://t.co/Hk7mmdpPBq

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Ο πρώτος υπολογιστής της αρχαιότητας. ⚙️

Η πρώτη συσκευή που υπολόγιζε αστρονομικά φαινόμενα χιλιάδες χρόνια πριν.

Ανακάλυψέ τον στα Μουσεία Κοτσανά.
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The first computer of antiquity. ⚙️ Discover it at the Kotsanas Museums.

#AntikytheraMechanism #KotsanasMuseum

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

🌟 Ancient Greek technology continues its journey around the world—this time in Romania! 🇷🇴🏛️

Visit our travelling exhibition at Cantacuzino Castle and discover ancient inventions through interactive exhibits and fully functional reconstructions.

📍Cantacuzino Castle, Romania

[Museum of Ancient Greek Technology @kotsanasmuseum]

Yes — 2300 years ago.

Ancient Greek engineers were already building automated machines.

This is a working reconstruction of the “Automatic Servant” by Philo of Byzantium (3rd century BC).

Follow to explore the origins of technology.