The Herakleidon Museum in Athens is hosting from September, in its two buildings, the exhibition titled “Ancient Chinese Science and Technology” of the China Museum of Science and Technology in Beijing.

The exhibition will introduce, for the first time, to the Greek public some of the remarkable technological achievements of the Chinese civilization, which cover a broad scientific spectrum, from astronomy and navigation to weaving techniques, papermaking, printing, seismography, etc., presented through models of a variety of inventions. Moreover, visitors will have the unique opportunity to watch demonstrations of ancient Chinese weaving techniques, traditional methods of papermaking and printing, and others.

The exhibition will open on September 23 and will run through January 2018.

Venue: Herakleidon Museum
16, Herakleidon Str, Thissio, 118 51 //37, Apostolou Pavlou Str, Thissio, 118 51
Website: http://herakleidon-art.gr/en-us/