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.
The Story of "Hellenic Cosmos"
Spring 1940: The old BIOSOL factory is relocated to Piraeus Street, in the industrial zone of Athens. A modern building is constructed to house it.
October 28, 1940: A few minutes before the declaration of war, the last slab of the building falls. The building is ready, but for ten years the factory will not operate there.
October 30, 1940: From the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting: “Due to the state of war... the operation of the factory was limited to a minimum.” The war has broken out. Raw materials are taken by the army, and production falls behind. The Piraeus building is first occupied by the Allies and then by the enemies. It becomes a war fortress.
1950: With the new decade, the factory is equipped with new machinery and resumes operation.
1997: The Foundation of the Hellenic World purchases the BIOSOL factory. The old factory is converted into a space for history and culture to house the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre.
1998: The renovation of Building 1 and 2 is completed. The industrial complex becomes a multifunctional cultural space where visitors experience Greek history through advanced technological applications.
March 21, 1998: Inauguration of the «Hellenic Cosmos». The Foundation of the Hellenic World chooses this specific spring day for the inauguration of its Cultural Centre, aiming to contribute to the “spring” of the cultural landscape.
October 2003: The Cultural Centre expands. With the ratification of the expropriation act, FHW, with its own investment, acquires forty additional acres to create an innovative cultural park in a degraded and ecologically burdened environment. In this way, it contributes to the redevelopment of the entire area.
February 2004: Inauguration of Building 7. An abandoned industrial building is converted into an architecturally and aesthetically original space.
December 4, 2006: Start of operation of the Tholos, a hemispherical 132-seat theater that adds new dimensions to Virtual Reality. It hosts the digital collections of the Foundation and presents tours with interactive possibilities between the viewer and the virtual environment.
March 21, 2007: Inauguration of the Tholos building, which has housed the digital collections of FHW since November 2006.
July 2007: Building 7, which has functioned as a cultural multipurpose space since February 2004, is demolished as part of the construction of new projects in the «Hellenic Cosmos».
March 21, 2008: The Theatron is inaugurated, the new cultural infrastructure of the «Hellenic Cosmos», designed as a multipurpose space with maximum flexibility. It features state-of-the-art technological equipment and hosts various artistic events and conferences.
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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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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.