The Invisible Museum is his successful action National Archaeological Museum which showcases selected antiquities from the world of warehouses.

After dozens of wonderful objects presented so far, the Invisible Museum welcomes them “ancient thermophores”. It is a set of clay vessels for therapeutic use, dating from the end of the 3rd to the 1st century. e.g. and they come from Athens, Chalkida, Tanagra and other regions. These objects, which for years were characterized as ordinary flasks, were recognized as the paraphernalia of doctors, athletes and pharmacists of antiquity. The strange shapes and the special way of making them made them suitable for the relief of various ailments in different parts of the body. The “ancient thermophores” are presented in the “Hall of the Altar” (no. 34) by Tuesday 23 May to Monday 31 July 2023.

Ancient clay thermophores from the National Archaeological Museum

At 11 and 25 Juneon Sunday 9 and 23 July, as well as on 7 and 28 June and on Wednesday 5 July, at 1:00 p.m., archaeologists from the Museum welcome visitors to the exhibition area and talk to them about the ancient healers, the methods and secrets of ancient healing, from prehistoric times to the end of antiquity.

Schematic representation of the functional position of such vessels from the cemetery of Gialova, Messinia

Schematic representation of the functional position of such vessels from the cemetery of Gialova, Messinia

Snapshot of cleaning the triangular flask (thermocar)

Snapshot of cleaning the triangular flask (thermocar)

Presentation dates:

  • 11 and 25 June and 9 and 23 July Sunday, start time 13:00 and
  • June 7 and 28 and July 5, Wednesday, start time 13:00

In order to attend the presentation, it is necessary to purchase a ticket and to register at the time of attendance. First come first served.
Tel. Contact: 213 214 4856, 2132144889, 2132144838

Invisible Museum

Invisible Museum