Art Through the Eyes of Children
The Museum of Greek Children's Art, founded in 1994, is a pioneering and exceptionally rare venue at the international level, exclusively dedicated to showcasing paintings and creations by children aged 5 to 14. With education through art as its core principle and decades of experience, the Museum strives to cultivate the aesthetic development of young people and to highlight the uniqueness of children's artistic language, serving as a bridge between children, families, and the educational community.
The Valuable and Multifaceted Collections
The Museum's collections are constantly enriched and currently include over 7,000 works from every part of Greece and abroad. Its exhibits include award-winning creations from major competitions, works from specialised art workshops for children with disabilities, as well as unique ethnographic and historical documents. Particularly worthy of note are the toys made from “useless” materials by African children, fragments of art created by children during the German Occupation, and the first artistic attempts by the children of the Kalash tribe.
Educational Strategy and Workshops
The Museum’s Educational Department designs daily programmes for schools of all levels, while the innovative initiative entitled ‘The Museum Goes to School’ brings the museum experience directly to the classrooms of public primary schools. Moreover, weekly art workshops are held for children aged 5 to 12, as well as independent programmes for families with toddlers from 2.5 years old, all staffed by specialist scientists and artists.
Interaction and Scientific Presence
The exhibits are regularly updated and feature interactive, bilingual displays that encourage visitors of all ages to explore the collections. The Museum extends its reach by lending museum resources to schools in remote areas and by organising scientific conferences, such as the first national conference on children's art in 2005. At the shop, visitors will find exclusive editions, toys, and souvenirs that are valuable educational tools in their own right.
The Valuable and Multifaceted Collections
The Museum's collections are constantly enriched and currently include over 7,000 works from every part of Greece and abroad. Its exhibits include award-winning creations from major competitions, works from specialised art workshops for children with disabilities, as well as unique ethnographic and historical documents. Particularly worthy of note are the toys made from “useless” materials by African children, fragments of art created by children during the German Occupation, and the first artistic attempts by the children of the Kalash tribe.
Educational Strategy and Workshops
The Museum’s Educational Department designs daily programmes for schools of all levels, while the innovative initiative entitled ‘The Museum Goes to School’ brings the museum experience directly to the classrooms of public primary schools. Moreover, weekly art workshops are held for children aged 5 to 12, as well as independent programmes for families with toddlers from 2.5 years old, all staffed by specialist scientists and artists.
Interaction and Scientific Presence
The exhibits are regularly updated and feature interactive, bilingual displays that encourage visitors of all ages to explore the collections. The Museum extends its reach by lending museum resources to schools in remote areas and by organising scientific conferences, such as the first national conference on children's art in 2005. At the shop, visitors will find exclusive editions, toys, and souvenirs that are valuable educational tools in their own right.
