This event will only be available in Greek. A lecture on the literary salon of the Katakouzenos family in the 1960s, focusing on the history, work, and contributions of the
This activity is only be available in Greek. Have you ever thought that a little clay is enough to create something unique? In this improvised ceramics workshop, held in the National Garden, we explore clay and its endless possibilities. Using different ceramic techniques, such as the leaf and macaroni method, we will create our own
This activity is only available in Greek. The educational program includes a brief tour of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece (Part II): The Refugees”, which focuses on specific events related to the refugee experience during the period of the population formation of the Greek state in the 19th and 20th centuries. As
Vivaldi – Bach – Handel. Three of the greatest composers of all time—who never met, but connected through musical script. Johann Sebastian Bach discovered the music of Antonio Vivaldi through the written page, learning from the Venetian master’s compositional thinking. Though both German and born in 1685, Bach and Handel never crossed paths—yet Bach transcribed
This activity is only available in Greek. Celebrate International Museum Day with a Free Guided Tour of the Association of Athenians and the Athens MuseumStep inside the “Athens Museum” for a journey through two centuries of the city’s history, told through family heirlooms and donations from the very people who helped shape Athens. From 19th-century
This activity is only available in Greek. An educational activity for primary school children, inspired by an inscription at the Epigraphic Museum featuring two decrees of the Athenian Assembly (Ekklesia tou Demou). The session will be led by the museum’s archaeologist and visual artist as part of the celebrations for International Museum Day. The activity
On the occasion of International Museum Day, the Alekos Fassianos Museum offers free admission to the residents and visitors of the city. The exhibition aims to introduce the breadth of Alekos Fassianos’ work, featuring pieces from 1954 until the end of the artist’s life. The exhibition includes early works from the 1960s, showcasing his abstract
This activity is only available in Greek. Screening of Three Educational Documentaries A screening of three experiential teaching documentaries that use inscriptions displayed at the Museum as a starting point to narrate and dramatise significant events in ancient Greek history: The Birth of Theatre The Decree of Themistocles The Plague in Athens Pre-booking required: Reserve
This activity is only available in Greek. As part of International Museum Day, the Alekos Fassianos Museum offers a guided tour for 30 people. The exhibition aims to introduce the breadth of Alekos Fassianos' work, featuring pieces from 1954 until the end of his life. It includes early works from the 1960s, influenced by abstraction
This activity is only available in Greek. A guided tour of the second part of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece”, which traces the completion of the country’s formation in terms of borders and population. The first part, presented in 2022, describes the events that led to the stabilization of borders after the
This activity is only available in Greek. Poet Ioulita Iliopoulou and the President of the Hellenic Foundation for Books and Culture (ELIVIP), Nikios Bakounakis, will discuss the creation of the
Step into the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) as it opens its doors for you to explore. From morning until late afternoon, discover the collection of permanent and temporary exhibitions that spark the imagination. As the day draws to a close, make your way to the museum’s stunning rooftop for a cocktail party, where
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