The countdown to Christmas has begun and The «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre is ready to welcome children aged 3-5, along with their parents, as well as children aged 5-8, to experience the magic of the holidays together! Educational programs and workshops filled with Christmas flavors, New Year's aromas, colors, imagination, and many, many surprises are waiting for you to discover them!
Architectural Plans
The building of the "Tholos," which has an area of 2,256.68 sq.m., is a shell that includes a hemispherical digital projection hall with a concave interior space, with a capacity of 132 people.
The projection hall consists of a solid exterior spherical shell and internally of an inclined plane with steps, where the seats for the spectators are arranged amphitheatrically. Access to the projection hall is through the unified entrance-reception area, where visitors enter either from Piraeus Street or from the underground parking areas of the Cultural Center and through the atrium.
The reception area is in the form of a columned hall, where triple columns support a wavy roof. Slits in the roof provide a strong sense of lighting to the interior.
The construction and equipment of the THOLOS were funded under the operational program of Attica of the 3rd CSF,
(50% National resources 50% European Regional Development Fund)
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Educational Programs
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 «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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Completion of the Project "Digitization of Sacred Relics of Parish Churches"
With the presence of His Beatitude Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Ieronymos II, the completion event of the co-financed Project "Digitization of Sacred Relics of Parish Churches" with MIS 6003375, organized by the Foundation of Pastoral Education of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, was held with great success and a large turnout of guests on Thursday, October 3, at the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre. The purpose of this project was the digital recording of the valuable ecclesiastical relics of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and the Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas, which constitute an important part of our country's cultural and spiritual heritage.
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?
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.
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.