The “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre offers Educational Programmes for children aged 5 to 8*, designed and delivered by the Museum Education Department. The programmes take place in all the fully equipped indoor and outdoor spaces of Hellenic Cosmos.
*Selected programmes are suitable for children up to 12 years old.
To secure your place, if you have not already purchased a ticket,
please call 212 254 0000 to make a reservation.
Celebrate Halloween with educational programmes for children aged 5–8
October 2026
Sunday, 25 October 2026 - Knossos… The Palace of Myths and Mysteries
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Colourful frescoes, a “strange” script, vessels, children’s toys and a ball of thread that unravels through the labyrinth of Knossos. Myths, riddles and mysteries… will they help us find the long-awaited exit? Time: 16:00 | Duration: 90 minutes |
November 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026 - Exploring the Magical Universe of Yayoi Kusama
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We travel to the Land of the Rising Sun to discover the art of the most recognisable “grandmother” in the visual arts. A journey through dots and colours will inspire us and guide us towards creating our own works of art! Time: 16:00 | Duration: 90 minutes |
Sunday, 15 November 2026 - Storms on Mount Olympus…
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An alarm on the mountain of the gods! The gods are arguing, but the children are having fun! Inspired by famous and lesser-known rivalries among the Olympian gods, we play, collaborate, imagine and create! Time: 16:00 | Duration: 90 minutes |
Sunday, 22 November 2026 - A Day in Ancient Egypt…
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How about sneaking into a pyramid, deciphering hieroglyphics, reading papyrus scrolls and meeting some of the most famous pharaohs, along with their mummies and secrets? A journey to the land of the Nile awaits us, where we will discover one of the world’s oldest civilisations, with all of you as our fellow travellers! Time: 16:00 | Duration: 90 minutes |
Sunday, 29 November 2026 - Albert Einstein: Experiment Academy… Everything Became “Relative” Inside the Tholos!
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The Experiment Academy opens its doors, and Alby, the most “brilliant know-it-all”, arrives to reveal Albert Einstein’s best-kept secrets and lead us into a world full of experiments, questions and discoveries! What was Einstein like as a child? What were his favourite habits? How did he manage to change the way we understand the world? Together, we will experiment, play and discover “the secrets of gravity”, following in Einstein’s footsteps inside the Tholos! The educational programme includes educational activities, experiments and the film “In Einstein’s Footsteps – The Magic of Gravity”, screened at the Tholos of Hellenic Cosmos. Time: 16:00 | Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes | Age: 8–12 years |
