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!
Discover history and culture through the websites of the Foundation of the Hellenic World
FHW Websites
Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World
H Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World (EHW) is an original electronic project focused on the collection, documentation, presentation, and promotion of historical data on the presence of Hellenic cultural elements throughout its spatial and temporal evolution. The EHW primarily includes entries from regions outside the borders of the Greek state.
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IME WebTV
The IME-WebTV and IME-FLIX showcase selected productions and activities of the Foundation of the Hellenic World. IME-WebTV offers live streaming, while IME-FLIX provides video-on-demand. Among other things, you can watch the cinematic productions of the Foundation of the Hellenic World, as well as other audiovisual material focusing on the works and actions of the Foundation. Among other content, you will find documentaries, theatrical plays, events, conferences, interviews, and presentations.
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Virtual Tour of Ancient Olympia
The sacred site of ancient Olympia from the 2nd century BC with its Monuments and sacred buildings comes to life in the «Virtual tour of ancient Olympia». The Temple of Zeus, a model of a Doric peripteral temple, the Heraion, the oldest monumental building of the sanctuary, the Gymnasium, the Palaestra, the Bouleuterion, the Stadium where most of the contests were held, as well as the Treasuries of various cities are the highlights of the tour in the place where the Olympic Games were born!
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Virtual Tour of Ancient Priene
Priene of Ionian Asia Minor, the most extensively excavated Hellenistic city of Asia Minor and an outstanding example of Hellenistic architecture, comes to life in the "Virtual tour of ancient Priene" on your computer! With the creation of a structured environment that is clear and balanced, the city expressed the mature philosophical and political thought of the classical times. Public buildings, private residences, and temples are the stops on the tour of this Asia Minor city.
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"Discovering the History of the Greek Revolution Near Me!" - Virtual Tour of the Exhibition
The Foundation of the Hellenic World presents the virtual tour of the exhibition featuring the outstanding works selected by the Jury Committee as part of FHW's Panhellenic Art Competition titled: "Discovering the History of the Greek Revolution that Lives Near Me!", on the occasion of the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of the National Rebirth. Through a multitude of wonderful creations, the Competition's Jury Committee selected the winners, by age category, as well as the works that stood out to participate in the exhibition.
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Modern Artistic Tribute to Theophilos Hatzimichail - Virtual Tour of the Exhibition
The exhibition "On the Side of the Wise and the Mad: Tribute to Theophilos Hatzimichail" with over seventy older and recent works by distinguished contemporary Greek artists, brings together significant new and important older works with the generous contribution of their collectors - including a small but precious core of original works by Theophilos.
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DIACHRONIES - Virtual Tour of the Exhibition
The exhibition «DIACHRONIES», which was first presented in May 2018 at the Diachronic Museum of Larissa, is presented for the first time in Athens from February 25, 2020, at the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre. The exhibition constitutes an organic dialogue between the original exhibits from the collections of the Museum of Larissa and works by contemporary Greek visual artists.
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90 Years Since the Construction of the Marathon Dam - Virtual Tour of the Exhibition
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary (1929-2019) of the inauguration of the major construction works of the Marathon Dam and the artificial Lake Marathon, EYDAP is exhibiting artifacts from its Historical Archive for the first time, presenting unpublished material. The Anniversary Exhibition "The Great Challenge" on the history of the Marathon Dam is held at the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre (254 Piraeus Street, Tavros), from November 12, 2019, to March 29, 2020.
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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.