Build the First Computer: STEM Antikythera Experience

4.5
(4 reviews)
Athens, Greece

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Build your own understanding of the Antikythera Mechanism through a rare hands-on STEM experience inside the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology. Rather than simply viewing exhibits, guests actively explore how one of the ancient world’s most remarkable scientific devices worked.

The experience combines expert museum guidance, history, engineering and interactive learning, making complex ancient technology engaging and memorable.

Especially well suited to families, teenagers and curious travelers who want an Athens experience that is educational, interactive and genuinely different from a standard sightseeing tour

What's Included

Guided tour at the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, led by the museum’s expert guides
Admission fees to the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
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One-hour hands-on Antikythera Mechanism workshop
Gratuities(Optional)
No meals or refreshments are included
Transportation is not included. Travelers make their own way to the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Kotsanas

Please enter the museum and provide your name at the reception desk. Let the staff know that you have a private tour booked with Specialty

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step back in time and explore one of ancient Greece’s greatest technological achievements — the Antikythera Mechanism, often described as the world’s first analog computer. Take part in a hands-on workshop that reveals how this 2,000-year-old astronomical device worked and why it remains one of the most important discoveries in the history of science.

Continue with a guided visit to the Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, led by the museum’s expert guides, to deepen your understanding of ancient Greek innovation, engineering, and scientific thought.

This thoughtfully curated experience blends history, science, and hands-on discovery — ideal for families, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a meaningful and engaging way to experience the ingenuity of ancient Greece

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by SpecialTy Tours - Greece

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Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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