Technopolis (Gasi) Municipal Cultural Center is a venue and museum dedicated to entertainment and culture in Athens.
In this complete guide to Athens Technopolis, you'll learn all about the exhibition, history, and helpful information about how to get there, tickets, and tours.
What Can I Do at the Technopolis (Gasi)?
Housed in the buildings of a former gas works, the Technopolis in Athens' entertainment district of Gasi now serves as Athens' municipal cultural center. As a venue and museum in one, the Technopolis now attracts more than a million visitors a year.
The eight buildings are named after Greek poets and present a thematic exhibition on their work.
The cultural center also hosts the Athens city radio station 9.84 FM and the Innovathens initiative, which acts as a hub for startup companies.
Events
The Technopolis is not only one of the largest, but also one of the liveliest venues in Athens. Cultural events include diverse festivals, open-air events, concerts, markets, temporary exhibitions, children's workshops, educational programs, theater and dance performances and many more.
Among the most well-known regularly held events in the Technopolis are the Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival, the Full Moon Fiesta and the Athens Biennial, the largest art exhibition in Greece.
An overview of all current and upcoming events at the Technopolis can be found here.
Industry and Gas Museum
The Technopolis houses the Athens Museum of Industry and Gas, which is one of the family-friendly museums in Athens. It explores the industrial heritage of the complex, and uses audiovisual material, 3D projections and historical documents to guide visitors through what was once the Athens Gas Works, which provided the city with light and energy for nearly 130 years.
Shop
The Technopolis has a shop selling a wide range of handmade creations, jewelry, works by Greek designers, souvenirs, gifts, stationery and much more.
Private Events
The premises of the Technopolis can also be booked for your own events such as company events. The historical site with an industrial flair has seven buildings and two open spaces. With these, the Technopolis not only stands out as an exceptional Athenian attraction, but also as a venue. More information is available here.
Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours
How Do I Get to the Technopolis (Gasi)?
The Technopolis is located in Athens' entertainment district of Gasi, not far from Kerameikos. It is about an 18-minute walk from Monastiraki Square or Omonia Square.
Since the Kerameikos metro station is only a 4-minute walk from the cultural center, the most convenient way to get to the Technopolis is by metro line 3.
Visitors arriving from the Piraeus cruise port can go to the nearby Piraeus Metro Station and board the M1 line. A single ticket is sufficient for the 15-minute journey to Thisseio station. From there it is another 11 minutes on foot.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
The Technopolis is open all year round. It is usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends. The current opening hours of the Technopolis Industrial and Gas Museum can be found here.
The Technopolis is housed in an old gas works. It is located in Athens' entertainment district of Gasi, not far from Kerameikos. The full address is: Technopolis City of Athens, Pireos str. 100, 11854 - Gazi, Athens
From Monastiraki Square or Omonia Square, you can reach the Technopolis in about 18 minutes on foot.
Since the Kerameikos metro station is only a 4-minute walk from the cultural center, the most convenient way to get to Technopolis is by metro line 3.
Visitors arriving from the Piraeus cruise port can go to the nearby Piraeus Metro Station and board the M1 line. A single ticket is sufficient for the 15-minute journey to Thisseio station. From there it is another 11 minutes on foot.
Apart from the facilities belonging to the Industrial and Gas Museum, one can visit the Technopolis freely. Paid events are an exception. In the case of a paid event, you cannot visit the room or building in which the event is currently taking place.
History of Technopolis
Athens Gas Works, which now serves as the building for the Technopolis, was founded in 1857. Five years later it was put into operation for the first time and thereafter provided Athens with energy and light for almost 130 years.
After a new plant was put into operation in Aspropyrgos in 1984, the gas plant that gave its name to the Gasi district of Athens, in which it is located, was closed down. A few years later, the state acquired the entire site of the gasworks and had it converted into a venue. The old buildings were preserved.
In order to present and protect the history of the old Athens gasworks, the Industrial and Gas Museum opened its doors in 2013.
In addition to the museum, the cultural center impresses with around 900 events a year. Around a million people visit the Technopolis every year.