Technopolis City of Athens is located in the old city’s gasworks, a rare industrial monument which has been transformed into the most vibrant multicultural space of Athens with more than 1.000.000 visitors per year.
Festivals, live music shows, exhibitions, performances, screenings, educational programs and workshops are just some of the 900 events that take place every day at Technopolis.
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Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival
Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival, one of the most important and long-lived musical institutions in Athens, turns officially 20 years old and celebrates the jazziest way, from May 25th to 31st! The most dynamic line-up ever, artists with international recognition from all over the world, rising and promising music bands, a whole day dedicated to Greek jazz music, contemporary crossover repertoire, special guests, exhibitions, side events, parties and unexpected surprises in the jazziest music destination!
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INNOVATHENS powered by Samsung
INNOVATHENS, the Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Technopolis City of Athens, is a modern, functional and cooperative multispace in the city centre, operating since May 2014, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics Hellas as a strategic partner.
At INNOVATHENS, creative people with innovative ideas, established businessmen, academics, mentors and researchers exchange knowledge, motivation, expertise, experience and good practices daily through seminars, workshops, presentations of new ideas and products, informative and networking events, exhibitions, science and innovation festivals, competitions and hackathons.
INNOVATHENS also provides identification of needs, entrepreneurial seminars, individualized mentoring and coaching services through its Business Accelerator, a 3-month programme for the enhancement of startups and businesses.
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The Industrial Gas Museum was inaugurated in 2013, aiming at protecting and promoting the old gasworks, which used to provide energy and light to the capital for almost 130 years, and is an important part of the modern history of Athens. The museum path tour helps the visitor follow the gas production line, admire the mechanical equipment and learn about the workers’ role in the old plant. The museum experience in enhanced through new technologies and 3D projections combined with historical documents and a rich audiovisual material.
It is a unique monument of industrial heritage, the only one in Europe to have maintained its entire mechanical equipment in situ. As an integral and vital part of the city it is open and accessible to everyone offering a wide range of events: exhibitions, theatrical plays, hackathons, educational programmes and interactive tours for children, adolescents, adults, families and school groups, sleepovers and late night happenings.
*Discover the sensory tour!
The Industrial Gas Museum upgrades its practices and adds to its highlighted tour 7 new stops for the 5 senses: an innovative and original – for the Greek museums – sensory tour for all visitors even for the little ones.
OPENING HOURS
Wintertime (15/10-15/4):
TUE to SUN: 10.00 — 20.00
Last visit: 19.00
Summertime (16/4-14/10):
TUE to SUN: 10.00 -18.00
Last visit: 17.00
Closed on: Mondays, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 1st May, 15th August, 28th October, 25th & 26th December
T: (+ 30) 213 0109325, (+ 30) 213 0109300
E: gasmuseum@athens-technopolis.gr
www.gasmuseum.gr
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The Industrial Gas Museum Shop supporting Greek industrial designers, manufacturers and producers sells unique gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and books for children and grown-ups, inspired by the old gasworks, at friendly prices, as well as the Industrial Gas Museum’s catalogue.
Τ: 210 3460981
E: shop@athens-technopolis.gr
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OPENING HOURS
Wintertime (15/10-15/4):
TUE-WED-FRI-SAT-SUN: 10.00-18.00
THU: 10.00-20.15
Summertime (16/4-14/10):
TUE to SUN: 10.00-17.15
Closed on: Mondays, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 1st May, 15th August, 28th October, 25th & 26th December
What’s more:
- Enjoy your coffee or drink in the unique industrial space of Technopolis café and taste a variety of tastes from our new menu.
- Discover the Watchtower and enjoy the Athens panoramic 360 view.
- Climb, balance and…sharpen your wits on Skywalk, an ultramodern action park, in complete safety.
