Archimedes Museum (Museum of Ancient Greek Technology)
Μουσείο Αρχιμήδη
A small science museum in the town that uses replica models to showcase ancient Greek inventions such as Archimedes' screw and automata.
Located near the main street of the town of Olympia, the museum displays working models based on ancient texts, including the Antikythera mechanism, Archimedes' screw, water clocks and automatic door mechanisms, allowing visitors to appreciate the engineering ingenuity of the ancient Greeks. It is small, admission is cheap or even free, and it suits families with children or an afternoon visit after the site closes. Opening hours are posted on site.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (check on site for times)
Nearby sights
- Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity
- Archaeological Museum of Olympia
- Palaestra and Gymnasium at Olympia
- Philippeion
- Temple of Hera at Olympia
- Workshop of Pheidias
- Archaeological Site of Olympia
- Temple of Zeus at Olympia