Industrial Museum of Photogas

General Description

The team of the Industrial Museum of Photogas organizes and carries out educational activities and thematic workshops for the whole family at weekends, aiming to bring visitors closer to the industrial heritage through interaction and play. The Museum offers original educational programmes, creative workshops, group games, theater performances, as well as dance and theater workshops, among other activities. In addition, the Industrial Museum of Flare Gas plans every year a rich creative learning programme for schools, inviting students to discover this unique industrial monument in a fun and interactive way. To date, more than 100,000 students from schools all over Greece have visited the BMF. Educational programs and guided tours start in the first week of October each year and continue throughout the school year.

Activities

The team of the Industrial Museum of Flare Gas organizes and conducts educational activities and thematic workshops for the whole family on weekends such as: 

• Children's parties : Depending on the age and interests of the children, choose one of the Museum's educational programs and workshops and discover the history of the old flare factory through interaction and play. Create, express yourself and have fun! Don't forget to find the most original gifts in the BMF Shop. To organize a party, contact Technopolis Café at 210 3470981,

• In the Factory Tower : The winter version of the favorite visual games from a height of 30 meters! In the highest building of Technopolis, with a 360-degree panoramic view, children from 3 years old are creatively engaged, discovering art outside the framework of a traditional educational program, and experimenting with mixed techniques and new forms of expression. The programme takes place over a series of Sundays, with a different theme each time. A unique visual adventure... from above,

• In the Factory Yard : Families with children as young as 3 years old participate in creative activities, discover art beyond the boundaries of a typical educational program and experiment with mixed techniques and new ways of expression. This is a series of self-contained art workshops held on Sundays during autumn, spring and summer, each time with a different theme. Young and old alike follow the instructions of the artist and create their own unique works of art step by step,

• Little gardeners with brushes : Children from 3 years old draw inspiration from the old gasworks, take their brushes and decorate small ceramic pots in an outdoor painting workshop enjoyed by young and old alike. Then they transform themselves into "little gardeners" and, with the help of experts, plant colorful flowers in their pots and learn how to take responsibility for their care,

• A Night at the Museum : When night falls at the museum, children aged 7-11 years old and their families take part in a series of exciting activities, each with a different theme. Art workshops, body music, exploration and puzzle games, experiments, treasure hunts, stargazing and many other surprises await young and old alike on a unique night adventure at the Museum. The action reaches its climax when participants spend the night inside the buildings of the old factory, next to the impressive machines. An interactive experience for families looking for alternative activities in cultural sites,

• Teddy's night : Children aged 3-6 years old, together with their families, bring their favorite stuffed teddy bears and enjoy a fun experience at the Museum. Under the guidance of the teddy bears' hostess, Mrs. Teddy, young and old alike "travel" through the history of the old flue gas factory and discover the first power plant in Greece. Afterwards, they participate in art workshops and other creative activities for children. The evening ends with a unique sleepover for our luddite friends inside the old gas plant! The next day, participants pick up their stuffed toys and discover all the mischief they got up to in the Museum that night,

• Summer Camp at Technopolis : For three or four weeks, children aged 6-11 years meet daily at Technopolis and enjoy a rich educational program that includes theatrical play, improvisation, visual arts workshops, storytelling, crafts, educational robotics workshops, as well as activities related to technology and science, nutrition, physical exercise, environment, architecture and multiculturalism. The Summer Camp at Technopolis, true to its tradition, offers every year a rich cultural program and a unique summer experience in a rare industrial monument in the heart of the city,

• "In the courtyard of the factory" : Autumn has arrived and in the courtyard of the factory we are awaited by artistic creations full of inspiration from the old gasworks of Athens! On Sunday 20 October, wear comfortable clothes, grab brushes and paints and sit in front of your easel to capture your favorite spot in Technopolis as true painters! 

For children 3 - 9 years old, 

Sunday 20 October

11:00-12:00 & 12:30-13:30 

Venue: Skywalk courtyard, 

Meeting point: Shop (entrance from Persephone Street)

Participation fee: €6 / child,

• A Walk to the Museum with a Backpack : On Sunday 20 October we are getting ready for "A Walk to the Museum with a Backpack" at the Industrial Museum of Photaeros! Children aged 4-11 years old, together with their families, will discover the old flare factory in the most fun way, using the interactive yellow backpack as a "guide". Inside the backpack they will find maps, stickers, memory games, puzzles and much more to help them on their tour. Especially for this Sunday, from 12:00 to 14:00, the museum people will be present to guide us in discovering all the secrets of the backpack. You can borrow the yellow backpack from the Museum Shop for €4 and the adventure begins! 

Sunday 20 October

Hours: 12:00 to 14:00

Entrance: €2

Backpack cost: €4