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Located in the historic Thissio district, the museum is known for its interactive exhibitions and educational approach, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for all ages.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"798\">Originally focused on visual arts, the museum has evolved into a center for science communication, featuring exhibitions on ancient Greek technology, engineering, and inventions. Visitors can explore topics such as mathematics, physics, and innovation through hands-on displays and immersive experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1013\">The museum is especially popular with families and students, offering workshops, educational programs, and temporary exhibitions that highlight the connection between ancient Greek achievements and modern science.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1556ud9\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1037\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Category<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1074\">Museum \/ Science &amp; Technology Museum<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"n68j6q\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1096\">\ud83d\udccc Address<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1143\">Herakleidon 16, Thissio, Athens 118 51, Greece<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"md8938\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1169\">\ud83d\udccd Coordinates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1222\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gvgujn\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1185\">Latitude:<\/strong> 37.9763<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i9ypnc\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1222\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1212\">Longitude:<\/strong> 23.7199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mtfz7x\" data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1250\">\ud83d\udd52 Opening Hours<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tkeg40\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1269\">Monday: Closed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o2z6xx\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1305\">Tuesday \u2013 Sunday: 10:00 \u2013 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wfa80w\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1333\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Ticket Price<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vfjgt9\" data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1367\">General Admission: approx. \u20ac6<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sjj3gj\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\">Reduced: approx. \u20ac3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1utrpdi\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1415\">\u2b50 Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1622\">\n<li data-section-id=\"u43uw9\" data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1463\">Interactive science and technology exhibits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4n4lg4\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1501\">Focus on ancient Greek inventions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iculv1\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1549\">Family-friendly and educational environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8mb5pp\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1583\">Hands-on learning experiences<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"woon4n\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1622\">Located in the scenic Thissio area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ss6kha\" data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1654\">\ud83e\udded Location &amp; 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