Hellenic IT Museum — Local services in Municipality of Moschato-Tavros

What an amazing place and an amazing experience!

The Hellenic IT Museum is truly a vault of information technology and computer history, hosting unique and rare technological relics. From early home computers like the PET to the iconic machines of the 1980s such as the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX80, and the first IBM PCs, all the way to a complete spectrum of gaming consoles, arcades, and mobile phones we grew up with. This place has it all.

I was genuinely impressed by the size of the collection, the rarity of the exhibits, and the excellent condition they are maintained in. Many of them are even available for visitors to use, with several interactive corners thoughtfully set up.

I had the chance to type some BASIC commands on an actual Amstrad and play games on the original NES! What a nostalgic and unforgettable moment!

A real highlight was interacting with one of the very first Greek chatbots developed back in the 1980s. The conversations were both fascinating and hilarious!

The owner, George, is truly the gatekeeper of IT history in Greece. His passion for technology and computer heritage shines through every detail, from the way the exhibits are arranged to the care and respect given to each piece. Anyone with a technical background will instantly notice the attention to detail. Above all, his positive energy and warm smile make the visit even more memorable.

The collection is especially impressive considering that it is hosted in Greece, with presumably zero government support, which is truly a shame, as initiatives like this deserve recognition and backing.

It’s an absolute must-visit for anyone interested in IT or computer history who wants to see the evolution of...

Visiting the Hellenic IT Museum was an unforgettable experience! The Sinclair and Commodore collections were absolutely fantastic, bringing back so many memories of early computing. We were especially thrilled to see the ZX81 in kit form, and the Sony HitBit MSX, a machine I had only read about, and I even learned about Schneider computer clones, which was a fascinating surprise.

One of the highlights was being able to peek inside a Commodore PET, seeing the beauty of its design up close (and some good modd'ing). And touching the Osborne 1, my favorite yet unattainable dream computer of the 80s, was truly special.

But above all, what made this visit extraordinary was Georgos, the founder of the museum—his enthusiasm, knowledge, and camaraderie made the entire tour something truly unique. He has not only built this museum but keeps it alive with his passion and dedication.

Thank you so much for a wonderful tour! Highly recommended to any tech enthusiast...

Greek review following the English one

For a sheltered nerdy kid who grew up playing Pacman and Time Pilot in the local village arcade, almost collapsed from overheating playing Rainbow Islands on an non airconditioned room during a typical Greek summer, overused his Amstrad 6128 to the point of breaking its disk drive and dreamed of an Amiga 500, this place was literally my childhood coming to life. It all felt so magical to me.

The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and guided me and my family through the entire history of computers. It was really interesting watching the evolution of computers from the clunky boxes of the past to the stylish units of today. I was shocked to see how big a 200mb hard drive used to be. And we connected very well as fellow computer & game enthusiasts.

The store has some very interesting jewellery and hand-made art that fits the themes of the museum and I couldn't resist buying a Pacman key-chain.

And, yes, you CAN play retro games there.

All in all, I enjoyed my time there and I highly recommend it, especially if you are an old-school computer fan like me. And even if you're not, the passion and enthusiasm of the staff is really infectious. There really is something there for everyone.

Getting there is really easy too, as it's a few meters away from the Subway (Moschato station). So if you are in the area and in the mood for something different, definitely pay them a visit.

Just make sure you call them to confirm the opening hours first as it seems to be only open during morning hours which might be inconvenient to some.

Ελληνικό Review

Ως μπόμπιρας που μεγάλωσε παίζοντας Pacman, διαβάζοντας Pixel, με έναν Amstrad CPC 6128 και μια Amiga 500 ως μοιχείο πόθο, αυτό το μέρος ήταν πραγματικά μαγικό. Πήγα με την οικογένειά μου και περάσαμε πάρα πολύ καλά.

Το προσωπικό αγαπάει πολύ αυτό το μέρος και ξέρει αρκετά για τους υπολογιστές, έχει αρκετό ενθουσιασμό και μεράκι για μετάδοση της γνώσης. Ήταν πολύ φιλικοί απέναντι μας και αρκετά πρόθυμοι να λύσουν απορίες και να απαντήσουν ερωτήσεις.

Και ναι, μπορείς να παίξεις παλιά παιχνίδια εδώ. Έτσι για να θυμούνται οι παλιοί και να μαθαίνουν οι νεότεροι.

Το μαγαζί του μουσείου έχει αρκετά ενδιαφέροντα χειροποίητα αντικείμενα που ταιριάζουν απόλυτα με το θέμα του μουσείου. Όπως ένα μπρελόκ Pacman, που τώρα κοσμεί την κλειδοθήκη μου.

Είναι επίσης πολύ εύκολο να πας εκεί καθώς είναι λίγα μέτρα πιο πέρα από το σταθμό του ηλεκτρικού στο Μοσχάτο. Απλά, επιβεβαιώστε το ωράριο πριν την επίσκεψη, καθώς είναι ανοιχτό κυρίως πρωινές ώρες.

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