Discover ancient Greek musical wonders and games at the Kotsanas Museum

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The entrance ticket for Kotsanas Museum is included in your City Pass
No advance booking required for this attraction - your City Pass is your ticket
The museum has barrier-free access

Authentic reproductions: Discover around 42 fully functional reconstructions of ancient Greek musical instruments and games
World-class collection: Experience one of the most extensive and authentic collections of its kind in the world, offering an unparalleled insight into ancient Greek musical traditions and pastimes.
Iconic instruments: Marvel at iconic instruments such as the helicon, the sixth string of Pythagoras, the lyre of Hermes and the guitar of Apollo
Historical musical performances: Listen to the fascinating melodies of the oldest known song in the world by Seikilos
Interactive games of antiquity: Interactive experiences with historical games such as Archimedes' (O)stomachion, the world's first puzzle, and Trias, the earliest recorded version of tic-tac-toe

Visit the Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and Games with the Athens City Pass

What awaits you on site

The Kotsanas Museum houses around 42 fully functional reconstructions of ancient Greek musical instruments and games. The museum is one of the most complete and authentic of its kind in the world. For example, you can admire the helicon and the sixth string of Pythagoras, the lyre of Hermes, the magnificent guitar of Apollo, the Homeric phorminx, the harp of Sappho, the Ptolemaic helicon and the panpipe.Don't miss listening to the oldest known song in the world by Seikilos and getting to know the "Hydraulis of Ktesibios, the world's first keyboard instrument. And don't forget to play with Archimedes' (O)stomachion, the first puzzle in history, and the Trias, the first tic-tac-toe game in history!