How much do you know about the largest terrestrial mammal that ever lived in Crete? Would you like to get up close to the impressive and colorful sculpture of this animal and take photos with it? 

At this year’s Athens Science Festival, the Natural History Museum of Crete at the University of Crete will transport us to the prehistoric and geological past of the beautiful island! In the venue Machine-works, we are thrilled to host a dinosaur sculpture as part of the interactive exhibition.

Individuals of all ages are invited to the unique exhibition “Hanging Out with the Giant Dinosaur!” to discover everything about this magnificent creature. When and where did it live? What was its diet? When did it become extinct? All these questions and much more will be revealed through games, videos, and tabletop activities. Learning becomes fun, as young explorers will get in touch with the sciences of Paleontology and Geology!

Join us to hear the fascinating story of little Eleni, a girl who lived in Sitia, Crete, and was the first to discover fossils of this remarkable creature. How did her keen observational skills contribute to science and enrich our knowledge of the island’s history?

The sculpture of the animal was created by the sculptor Konstantinos Pagomenos, and the tracing was carried out by Eri Andaloudaki and Niki Paximada. The exhibition was created with the generous sponsorship of CHALKIADAKIS AE. The photograph was taken by Mina Trikali.

At the Athens Science Festival, science comes in different forms to amaze, move, and inspire you to follow your dreams!

Tuesday, October 10th – Thursday, October 12th | Venue: Machine-works | 09:00 – 14:00