Family educational programs for children aged 3-5 years, together with their parents. Experiential activities with themes inspired by mythology, Greek nutrition, space, and prehistory.
Hellenic Cosmos
Development
The Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre is continuously evolving. New spaces and activities are being developed, so that the 16 acres it started with in 1998 are gradually being transformed into a 60-acre cultural center where history, technology, and architecture converge.
- 1998: The «Hellenic Cosmos» was inaugurated with the exhibition on national anniversaries and historical memory, which gave a new dimension to the way we approach the past.
- 2006: The Tholos, the hemispherical Virtual Reality theater, begins operation, presenting the digital collections of the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW).
- 2008: The Theatron opens its doors to the public, a multipurpose space aiming to house contemporary artistic creation and expression.
Innovation with Cutting-Edge Technology
The «Hellenic Cosmos», the Cultural Centre of FHW, is a state-of-the-art Cultural Center and Museum known for its high-quality pioneering programs and productions. It is a multifunctional space that operates as a vibrant cell of cultural creation and expression. A wide range of activities is carried out in its spaces, aimed at everyone without exclusion. These include:
- Virtual, Augmented & Extended Reality Experiences
- Theatrical Performances
- Educational Programs
- Exhibitions
- Production and Screening of Documentaries
- Conferences & Events
The infrastructures of the «Hellenic Cosmos» are accessible to People with Disabilities (PWD). It features specially designed elevators, parking spaces, and restrooms.
All activities of the «Hellenic Cosmos», from the screenings and interactive tours presented in the Tholos, to the exhibitions, research and educational programs, and performances held at the Theatron, aim to highlight and preserve Greek history and culture.
With the aid of the most modern technology, the journey through Greek history becomes an immersive experience! Modern audiovisual and interactive media, such as Virtual and Augmented Reality, offer a new way to disseminate historical information. The audience can actively participate, question, intervene, and shape the course of events.
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Educational Programs
The «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre offers Educational Programs for children 5 to 8 years old, which are designed and implemented by the Museological-Educational Department and take place in all the fully equipped indoor and outdoor spaces of the «Hellenic Cosmos».
The “Hellenic Cosmos” welcomes the new school year with new educational programs and activities that cater to all age groups. The programs are designed and implemented by the Museum Educators Department. Children are encouraged to collaborate, observe, investigate, and create.
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Stay informed about all the events and news of the "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Center
The Foundation of the Hellenic World participates in the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair
With the latest VR headsets, get ready to experience an exhilarating adventure in a virtual world! Are you ready to become a "helper" to Phidias, one of the greatest sculptors of antiquity, and visit his workshop in Olympia? To see what Attica looked like from the Acropolis rock 70 million years ago, solve ancient mysteries, and save your favorite heroes from dangerous missions?
"Grandpa Has High Blood Pressure" continues for a few more performances
After the summer success and the abundant laughter it has brought to the audience, the madcap comedy by Dimitra Papadopoulou, directed by Christos Tripodis and produced by the Methexis company, continues for a little longer at the Atrium of the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre. The role of Grandpa is played by Tasos Halkias. Alongside him are Krateros Katsoulis, Marilou Katsafadou, Dimitra Stogianni, Iro Pektesi, and Aris Antonopoulos.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World Stands by the Families Affected by the Fire
We offer free participation in the 4th ten-day period (26/8-6/9) of the summer camp "Summer in the City" for families from the affected areas. Additionally, free spots are offered in the educational programs implemented at the "Hellenic Cosmos" throughout the year.
"The Verdict" by Barry Reed at "Theatron"
The "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre welcomes the theatrical play "The Verdict" by Barry Reed in October. Grigoris Valtinos plays the role of a resilient and incorruptible lawyer in a dark and complex case. Following the huge success of Gregory Xenopoulos's "Contessa Valeraina", Petros Zoulias undertakes to direct a deeply social judicial drama in an ambitious production by the Foundation of the Hellenic World and Theasis Cultural Actions.
Correspondents' Award "Decency 2023"
The Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) was honored with the Correspondents' Award "Decency 2023" at a special awards ceremony. This award is a recognition of the work of FHW, which showcases the rich Greek tradition, using the most modern technological means and keeping alive the historical memory and cultural heritage of our land.
«Chasing the Dream» by Zefi Syrivli
The children's book by Zefi Syrivli, titled «Chasing the Dream», with illustrations by Marina Roussou, was recently published by the Foundation of the Hellenic World. In this book, the author explores the journey we undertake to achieve our dreams.