The archaeolab of Chania is located at Kissamos beach, in a space of 550 sqm. The excavation simulation concerns a Minoan house with storage, residential and laboratory spaces where the children are invited to reveal, among other things, architectural elements (wall / floor remnants) their contents, food preparation and production vessels and kitchenware, a Minoan wine press, looms, Minoan records (linear A signs), etc. Residues of the material culture contained in the excavation, provide clear evidence and information on the characteristics of the Minoans and the Minoan society lifestyle.

In addition to the excavation simulation training program, a variety of experimental archeology and art workshops are also being implemented, aimed at families and educational institutions.
During the summer holidays there is daily, except Saturday and Sunday, a summer camp with a variety of content. The training program of the summer camps runs on three different educational axes. On a weekly basis, the children carry out a team project. Collective projects aim at enhancing children’s creative thinking in order to generate ideas, apply them, invent and discover, while at the same time strengthening their self-confidence and encouraging communication and expressive skills. Also on a daily basis, children work on an individual project with a common theme for everyone, from the field of art and science. During the rest of the summer camp, when there is no weekly or daily project, children can freely choose what they will do through dozens of different actions offered in the workshop, depending on each child’s personal interests.

The goal is to bring children into contact with different materials and techniques and to discover their true interests and inclinations in an environment that supports their innate tendency to learn and respects the individuality of each personality.
Archaeolab’s space is also available for children’s parties, with the choice of personalized programs tailored to the specific interests of each child.

Archaeolab’s space is also available for children’s parties, with the choice of personalized programs tailored to the specific interests of each child.