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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250522T230000
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SUMMARY:EMST Rooftop Party
DESCRIPTION: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 you can raise a glass to the city’s beauty while enjoying a panoramic 360° view of Athens and moving to the stunning music choices that the Italian maestro of electronic sounds Glass Coffee has picked for you. They will both leave you speechless.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/emst-rooftop-party/
LOCATION:National Museum of Contemporary Art\, National Museum of Contemporary Art Αthens (ΕΜΣΤ)\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:DJ SET,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250328T112723Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Athens Through the Work of Spyros Vassiliou
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \nPaintings from the archive of Spyros Vasiliou “converse” with exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Athens\, creating an environment that takes us on a journey through early 20th-century Athens.\n\nFamilies with children aged 6-12 are invited to explore the artist’s work\, focusing on the transformations of the urban landscape.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/discovering-athens-through-work-of-spyros-vassiliou/
LOCATION:Hellenic Children’s Museum\, Vas. Georgiou Β΄ 19\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the Elytis House Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nStep inside the Elytis House Museum\, a neoclassical gem in the heart of Plaka\, and explore the world of Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through a guided tour of its permanent exhibition. Rare manuscripts\, Greek and international editions\, paintings\, personal artefacts\, and the poet’s original writing desk—all housed in the space where he lived and worked for decades—offer an intimate experience of one of Greece’s most iconic literary figures.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-elytis-house-museum-2/
LOCATION:Elytis’ House – Museum\, Polygnotou 7\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250423T122108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T120713Z
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SUMMARY:Cyprus 74 - Never Forget
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA guided tour of the memory exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Through rare posters from the era and corresponding photographic material\, the exhibition aims to highlight the events of the Cypriot tragedy\, the nationwide solidarity with the people of Cyprus\, and their ongoing struggle for freedom and justice.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/cyprus-74-never-forget-2/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250326T111747Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of Historical Documentaries
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nThe “Adamantios Korais” Hall at the War Museum will host screenings of five historical documentaries\, featuring rare archival footage that brings to life pivotal moments in 20th-century military history.\n\nFrom the Balkan Wars (1912–13) and the Battle of Gallipoli (1915) to the decisive victory at Skra (1918)\, the dramatic Battle of Crete (1941) and the Normandy Landings (1944)\, these films highlight the strategic importance and heroism of the forces involved through authentic\, rarely seen footage.\n\nScreenings include:\n– The Balkan Wars 1912–13: Filming History (52’)\n– The Battle of Gallipoli 1915: ANZAC (27’)\n– The Battle of Skra\, 1918 (22’)\n– The Battle of Crete\, May 1941 (25’)\n– The Normandy Landings\, June 1944 (5’)
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/historical-documentary-screening-2/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CINEMA,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250327T112619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T120055Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Through History
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek .\n\nThe National Archaeological Museum and Dr. Kostas Paschalidis present an afternoon walk through the concise history of the Greek State\, from its founding to the present day.\n\nA story that begins over two centuries ago\, from a plot of land that was once a vineyard\, then became a club for Bavarian soldiers\, a site for the construction of the largest museum of the ancient world\, a place for the desperate hiding of antiquities during wartime\, a symbol of National Resistance during the Occupation\, a witness to the Polytechnic Uprising\, and a treasure trove of endless exhibitions. A small spot in the “heart” of Athens that has witnessed the birth and struggles of an entire country.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/walking-through-history/
LOCATION:National Archaeological Museum\, Patission 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,MUSEUM,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
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SUMMARY:All of the MOMus–Museum Alex Mylona in One Visit
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nJoin curator Yannis Bolis for a special guided tour of the MOMus – Museum Alex Mylona\, exploring every part of the museum. Discover the story of the building\, its visionary founder Alex Mylona\, the museum’s collections\, and the temporary exhibition A Cabinet of Curiosities—featuring works by 78 contemporary artists inspired by the unexpected\, the ambiguous\, the enigmatic\, the fantastical and the grotesque. \n\nBooking is required at +30 210 3215717 (Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00\, Thursday: 10:00–21:00) \n\nReservations open on 17 May at 12:00 noon.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/all-momus-alex-mylona-mseum-in-one-visit/
LOCATION:MOMus-Museum Alex Mylona\, Agion Asomaton Square 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250423T120713Z
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SUMMARY:From the Great to Modern Greece - Part B: The Refugees
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA 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 end of World War I\, focusing on the Asia Minor Campaign and the collective trauma of the destruction of Smyrna. The second part\, subtitled “The Refugees”\, focuses on the demographic shaping of Greece through population movements over the course of a century. The exhibition is made possible by the exclusive sponsorship of Piraeus Bank. \n\nThis event is aimed at adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/from-the-great-to-modern-greece-part-b-the-refugees-2/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T130000
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SUMMARY:Educational Program: The Power of the Poster
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nThe educational program includes a brief tour of the exhibition “Cyprus ’74 – Never Forget”. It focuses on the sources of inspiration for the posters displayed in the exhibition and the process of creating them. As part of the program\, children will have the opportunity to create their own poster using the collage technique.\n\nThis activity is aimed at children aged 6-12.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/educational-program-the-power-of-the-poster/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250423T115055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T115959Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Kids
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA tour through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage\, guided by the permanent exhibitions of the War Museum. Young visitors aged 12\, accompanied by an adult\, will have the chance to discover rare artefacts\, historical records and stories from the past that bring history to life.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-kids-2/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250327T152331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T095903Z
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SUMMARY:The City of the Future: From the Acropolis to Dubai and Back Again
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\nWhat did ancient Greek cities look like? And could they have had technologies that echo what we use today? \nThis interactive journey retraces the steps of Heron and Archimedes\, uncovering how ancient Greeks pioneered “green” technologies that served their society and improved urban life. From clever mechanics to sustainable systems\, it’s a story of timeless innovation. \nStarting at the Acropolis and passing through Alexandria\, London\, Singapore and Dubai\, we’ll explore how today’s “city of the future” may have roots in ancient inventions.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/city-of-the-future-acropolis-to-dubai-back-again/
LOCATION:Museum of the Ancient Greek Technology “Kostas Kotsanas”\, Pindarou 6\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 71\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
CREATED:20250418T152717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T115408Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Maria Callas Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThe Maria Callas Museum\, as part of the 2025 This is Athens City Festival\, invites you on an exciting journey through the life and art of the opera’s greatest diva! Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the most iconic moments of Maria Callas\, explore unknown aspects of her journey\, and delve into her personality and artistic legacy. With a narrative that brings her story to life\, each guided tour highlights details beyond the exhibition texts\, creating a unique experience tailored to the audience.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-maria-callas-museum-2/
LOCATION:Maria Callas Museum\, Mitropoleos 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T193759
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nExplore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts\, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past. \n\nThis activity is designed for adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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