Herakleidon Museum Tours and Tickets

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• Athens Unlimited Museum Pass

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The general admission price to visit the Herakleidon Museum is €7 for adults and €5 for children and young adults aged between 6 and 18 years. For kids aged 6 years and under, admission is free. The reduced-price ticket of €5 is also applicable to retired individuals.

The Herakleidon Museum is located in the Athens district of Thissio. The address is 16 Herakleidon St., and the nearest metro station is the Thissio stop. From there, follow the Apostolou Pavlou street toward the Acropolis, then turn right on to Herakleidon Street. If starting at the Acropolis, it’s only around a 10-minute walk away.

No, unfortunately the historical nature of the building means it’s not accessible to wheelchair users or visitors with mobility restrictions. However, there are lots of other attractions in Athens with good accessibility, such as the Acropolis Museum, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, and the National Gallery.

No, there isn’t a strict dress code for visiting the Herakleidon Museum, but visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes as there can be a lot of walking involved. Casual attire is perfectly acceptable, and since the museum is a cultural space, respectful clothing is recommended.

Inside the Herakleidon Museum, visitors can see interactive exhibits that bring the topics of math, science, and art to life. Highlights include the Antikythera mechanism—one of the world’s oldest computers—and detailed replicas of other ancient Greek inventions, alongside hands-on displays designed to engage curious minds of all ages.