Marathon Museum

General Description

The Marathon Museum offers families the opportunity to see artifacts from prehistoric times to the Roman period. The permanent exhibition of the Marathon Archaeological Museum highlights the history of the region from prehistory to the Roman period, through finds mainly from the prehistoric cemeteries at Vrana and Tsepi, the tombs of the Athenians and the Plataeans who participated in the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), as well as the Roman sanctuary of the Egyptian gods at Brexiza. The Museum's findings come from excavations in the wider Marathon area. Regular ticket: 6€, reduced: 3€.

Activities

The Archaeological Museum of Marathon offers a series of activities designed specifically for children, in order to introduce them to ancient history and culture in a fun and educational way. Some of the activities include:

• Educational Programs : Interactive programs that include workshops and activities to teach children about ancient Greece, the myths and legends of the region,
• Guided Tours : Organized guided tours adapted to the age of the children, aiming at understanding the exhibits through games and activities,
• Creative Workshops : Workshops where children can create their own representations of ancient artifacts, such as vases and jewelry, using safe materials,
• Excavations : 'Digging' activities where children can discover 'finds' and learn about the process of archaeological research.