Sunday Educational Programs - Archive

The Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre offers Educational Programs **for children aged 5 to 8**, which are designed and implemented by the Museum Education Department and take place in all the well-equipped indoor and outdoor spaces of the "Hellenic Cosmos".


June 2024


Assembly Plant of Memories (Starting time: 12:00)

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Sunday, June 9, 2024

At the iconic **TEOKAR SA** factory, a mystery looms... the assembly drawings (blueprints) used for car production have disappeared! What exactly happened? Who could have taken them and what is their fate? A series of trials, riddles and traps will lead us on an adventure where memories of the past become a source of inspiration and creativity.

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May 2024

Sunday, May 12, 2024 - Mythical MothersFamily Program

Mother, mom, mama... no matter how we call her, there's only one mother! From antiquity to the present day, she is always by our side. Myths, such as those of Rhea, Demeter, and Thetis, tell us about the true love of a mother. Let's celebrate her together on this special day, playing and creating our own gift for her!


"With a broom and a dustpan... let's start the Excavation"

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Family Program for children aged 5-8 years old

Sunday, May 26, 2024 Family Program for children aged 8-12 years old

Let's transform ourselves into archaeologists for a day! But how is an excavation done? What objects do we find? What tools will we need to discover artifacts that have been hidden in the ground for centuries? Young and old will carry out their own excavation in the specially designed trenches of the "Hellenic Cosmos".

Part of the educational program takes place outdoors, in the specially designed trenches of the "Hellenic Cosmos" Center in building 9.


April 2024


Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Chasing the Dream… Family Program

But what is the little black fly trying to catch? How high and far does it want to fly? A journey like the ones we take to chase our dreams! Inspired by the journey of the little protagonist, we set our own goals... Playing and creating, let us remember, both young and old, how important it is to never forget our dreams!

Family Educational Program for children with their parents, based on the new book by Ms. Zefi Syribli «Chasing the Dream», published by IME, on the occasion of the World Book Day on April 2nd.


Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Knossos... the palace of myths and mysteries

Colorful murals, a "strange" script, vases, children's toys and a ball of yarn unraveling in the labyrinth of Knossos. Myths, riddles and mysteries.. will they help us find the desired exit?

On April 14th we will support an action for those who would like to drink a different coffee! A quality, enjoyable coffee! Those of you who have children aged 5 to 8 can bring them to the educational program on the topic: Knossos... the palace of myths and mysteries. And you parents, while you wait to pick up your children, could find yourselves in a free casual discussion with Vasiliki Efrayimoglou, Counselor and NLP Specialist as well as with Sofia Paschali, mental health counselor, and therapist specializing in play therapy and psychological trauma, to touch the entrance of the inner mysteries hidden in the truth of our heart, through a mirror technique that helps us directly realize a behavioral pattern that harms us and takes us away from our greatest desire!


Sunday, April 21, 2024 - A Sunday full of sweetness...

Sunday is here again... let's make it more "tasty" with a delicious sweet recipe. Let's put on our chef's hat, choose our tools and dive into the "kitchen" of the Hellenic Cosmos to enjoy our own sweet creations!


Sunday, April 28, 2024 - On the Trail of the Easter Bunny

A playful Easter bunny is taking us on an adventure! Where on earth has he hidden his Easter eggs? Let's follow the clues, solve riddles, and overcome many trials... Will we reach the secret "egg hiding places" to fill our basket with the coveted eggs?


March 2024


Sunday, March 3, 2024 - Women in Art

Frida Kahlo, Isadora Duncan, Nelly, Thalia Flora-Karavia... Who are these women who left an indelible mark on the world of arts? A visual "workshop" comes to give us the answer and bring us in contact with the work and art of each one, from which we will be inspired to create our own original works.


Sunday, March 10, 2024 - How to Make a Magic Potion

A walk in the woods... some strange encounters... a conspiracy... a potion waiting to be made. But why is the last ingredient missing from the recipe? And who is behind it? Let's solve the mystery and learn the secrets of magic potions and the magicians of the past.

You can combine the educational program "How to Make a Magic Potion" with the new film "In the Footsteps of Einstein - The Magic of Gravity", which is screened at the "Tholos". A story that captivates the audience from the very first moment, while simultaneously conveying knowledge about complex scientific topics such as the concept of gravity and spacetime in a fascinatingly narrative way.

Screening time: 15:00

Sunday, March 17, 2024 - Carnival Treasure Hunt... Family Program

Little ones in action... The Carnival King needs to be set up but all the tools have disappeared! Orders, riddles and puzzles will lead us to secret hiding places. With good cooperation, enthusiasm and creativity, the Carnival King will make his appearance at the "Hellenic Cosmos"... and the fun begins!


Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Aristophanes Proposes... Peace

From antiquity to the present day, his words are still relevant... "Let Peace appear and come out of the cave..." We will get to know the great comic poet Aristophanes through his anti-war work "Peace".


Sunday, March 31, 2024 - When Harlequin Met Columbine...

...a new type of theater was born in the streets and squares of Venice, the Commedia dell'Arte! With plenty of imagination and comic spirit, we will be transported to its improvised stage, to create our own troupe, wear the masks of its actors and feel the magic of theatrical art.


February 2024


Sunday, February 4, 2024 - Dinosaurs on the Surface!

Millions of years ago, these creatures dominated our planet. We may never have encountered them, they may not have existed in Greece, but they left their traces in various parts of the world. We seek these traces to "revive" them!


Sunday, February 11, 2024 - New Year's Again…

And yet, the New Year is not celebrated on the same day all over the world! How about a trip to Asia to welcome - again - 2024! A red dragon visits the Hellenic Cosmos and invites us to celebrate with him through fairy tales, food, dance, and music.


Sunday, February 18, 2024 - A red thread tied, bathed in light and fragrance…

… let it spin to start fairy tales from Asia Minor. To tell us about kings, daughters, sons, and lords, magic rings, dragons, and sprites! Together with our parents, we will travel to the magical world of fairy tales, we will play, be inspired, and have fun…

Family Educational Program, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, based on the IME publications "Folk Tales and Storytellers from Asia Minor: Pisidia and Halicarnassus" - "The Magic Ring" and "The Good and the Bad Girl".


Sunday February 25, 2024 - Eureka!... from A(rchimedes) to S(cience Park).

Somewhere between today and yesterday, inside a black hole... trapped objects lead us to a science park full of machines and inventions of Archimedes. Will we locate with their help the gears of knowledge needed to assemble our time machine and return to 2024?


January 2024


Sunday, January 7, 2024 - Something's happening in the experiment lab...

The Kallikantzaroi strike again... this time sneaking into the lab of the Planet Physics scientist and turning everything upside down! Incredible inventions, physics experiments, and pranks will never end for these mischievous creatures and their new friends, which means... you!

The Physics experiments presented within the framework of the educational program are scientifically curated by the team of PLANET PHYSICS.


Sunday, January 14, 2024 - A Lucky Charm... 2024 Wishes

To make the new year sweet, we need a "special" lucky charm, made with our own hands, sprinkled with luck and wishes. We'll sneak into a lucky charm workshop, create our own edible charm, and welcome the new year with the lucky-floury charm of the Vasilopita. Could you be the lucky one?


Sunday, January 21, 2024 - Storms on Olympus...

Alarm on the mountain of the gods! The gods "quarrel" but the children have fun! Inspired by well-known and unknown quarrels of the Olympian gods, we play, collaborate, imagine, and create!


Sunday, January 28, 2024 - Chasing the Dream...Family Program

But what is the little black fly trying to catch? How high and far does it want to fly? A journey like the ones we make to chase our dreams!

Inspired by the journey of the little protagonist, we set our own goals... Playing and creating, let’s remember, young and old, how important it is not to forget our dreams!

Family Educational Program for children along with their parents, based on the new book by Ms. Zefi Syrivli «Chasing the Dream», published by I.M.E.


December 2023


Sunday, December 3, 2023 - Exploring the Magical Universe of Yayoi Kusama

We travel to the Land of the Rising Sun to discover the art of the most recognizable "grandmother" of visual arts. A journey through dots and colors will inspire us and lead us to our own creations!


Sunday, December 10, 2023 - Christmas-Scented Soaps…

You can't eat them, but they smell like honey cookies and are sprinkled with all the magic of Christmas! What exactly is happening in this workshop? We will discover together the little-known history of soap, as well as its properties, and create our own fragrant Christmas glycerin soaps!


Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Christmas Chocolate Cooking…

What could be better than a Christmas "dive" into chocolate! Bitter or sweet, hot or cold, it's always delicious! Roll up your sleeves and get ready for unique chocolatey Christmas creations!


November 2023


Sunday, November 5, 2023How to Make a Magic Potion!

A walk in a forest… some strange encounters… a conspiracy… a potion waiting to be made. But why is the last ingredient of the recipe missing? And who is hiding behind this? Let's solve the mystery and learn the secrets of magical potions and the wizards of the past.


Sunday, November 12, 2023 - Eureka!...from A(rchimedes) to S(cience Park)

Somewhere between today and yesterday, inside a black hole… trapped objects lead us to a scientific park full of Archimedes' machines and inventions. With their help, will we locate the gears of knowledge needed to assemble our time machine and return to 2023?
*Part of the educational program will take place within the "Science Park" exhibition, presented at the "Hellenic Cosmos".


Sunday, November 19, 2023 - Talos… the World's Oldest Robot.

Talos, the first robot created by Hephaestus, invites us to travel to the island of Crete to meet him. Let's board the Argo at the "Hellenic Cosmos" and embark on a fantastic sea journey full of surprises! Will we make it?


Sunday, November 26, 2023 - Pop art…a colorful adventure.

What do comics and bananas have in common? Polka dots and colorful portraits? Artists like Andy and Keith have the answer and invite us to join them on a colorful adventure! Are you ready?


 October 2023


Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Red thread tied, bathed in light and aromas…

… give it a kick to turn and start tales from Asia Minor. To tell us about kings, daughters, sons, and masters, magical rings, dragons, and spirits! Together with our grandparents, we will travel to the magical world of fairy tales, play, get inspired, and have fun… A Family Educational Program for children along with their grandparents, marking the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, based on the printed editions of the Foundation of the Hellenic World «Folk Tales and Storytellers from Asia Minor: Pisidia and Halicarnassus» - «The Magic Ring» and «The Good and the Bad Girl».

 


Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 3…2…1…Blast Off to Space

How about a trip to Space? It's not an easy task! If you also want to become a member of the spaceship «FHW Apollo», which will soon launch with a destination to the Moon, just join us. A space adventure awaits us among constellations, craters, comets, and shooting stars! Are you ready? Let's go…

 


Sunday, October 22, 2023 - With a little broom and a trowel… the Excavation begins

For children 5-10 years old with their parents - Start time: 12:00 - Duration 90 minutes

We celebrate World Archaeology Day and transform into archaeologists for a day! But how does an excavation happen? What objects do we find? What tools will we need to discover findings that have been hidden for centuries in the earth? Young and old will conduct our own excavation in the specially designed excavation sites of the «Hellenic Cosmos».

* Part of the educational program will take place outdoors, in the specially designed excavation sites of The «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre, building 9.


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Sunday, October 29, 2023 - Aristophanes suggests…Peace!

From antiquity to today, his words remain relevant… «Let Peace appear and come out of the cave…». We will get to know the great comic poet Aristophanes through his anti-war work «Peace».

 

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