Museum of Greek Children's Art

General Description

The Museum of Greek Children's Art is a unique museum dedicated exclusively to children's artistic creation. Founded in 1994 in Athens, it is one of the few museums in the world that focus on artworks created by children. Its goal is to highlight children's imagination, expression and creativity, while offering educational programs and workshops that help children cultivate their relationship with art. The museum also has an impressive collection of over 10,000 works of art created by children aged 4 to 14 years old. The works cover a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture and construction. The museum offers a variety of educational programs for children of all ages, as well as for school groups.

Activities

The Museum of Greek Children's Art includes : 

• Painting with parents / For children 2,5-5 years old : The Museum of Greek Children's Art enhances the creativity of preschool children through the specialized program "Painting with parents". This series of workshops aims to develop children's skills and abilities, offering them the opportunity to express themselves creatively while enjoying fun and play,

• Sunday Art Workshops for children aged 6-12 : The programme includes Sunday 20 October, 10.30-12.00: "In France with Edgar Degas",

  Sunday 27 October, 10.30-12.00: "In Japan with Katsushika Hokusai", workshop duration 1.5 hours and participation fee 12€,

• 8-month art workshops 2024-2025 : In the two-hour art workshops, carefully designed by the Museum's Education Department, children will have the opportunity to explore different materials and experiment with different painting techniques. At the same time, they will create both individual and group artworks, developing their imagination and skills. Total cost: €350,

• Collections : The museum has an impressive collection of over 10,000 works of art created by children aged 4 to 14 years old. The works cover a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture and construction,

• Educational Programs : The museum offers a variety of educational programs for children of all ages, as well as school groups. The programs focus on creative learning and an interactive approach to art.

"Children's book heroes celebrate Halloween"

at the Museum of Greek Children's Art

Saturday, February 22, 2025

The illustrators - members of the Greek IBBY - Children's Book Circle participate in the art workshops that last eight hours, from 10:00 to 17:00. With them, favourite children's literature heroes are transformed into hats, masks and kites!

🎨 With colorful paper, ribbons, glue, scissors and paper strips, we make spectacular masks and magical kites!

🕔 At 17:00 starts an open activity for all children!

With free admission, young and old will have the opportunity to enjoy a special storytelling experience with Vangelis Iliopoulos, author and President of the Children's Book Circle. Along with your hats and masks, you will read Halloween stories and have fun!

You are all welcome for a creative and joyful day full of art and imagination!