Family educational programs for children aged 3-5 years, along with their parents. Experiential activities with themes inspired by mythology, the Greek diet, space, and prehistory.
Virtual Reality (VR) Headsets
Visitors to the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre have the opportunity to tour virtually using latest technology VR headsets and with the expert guidance of Museum Educators, enjoy a faithful representation of cities and monuments of cultural heritage.
Read more about the Extended Reality program XR-Cosmos of the Foundation of the Hellenic World.
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From Earth to the Moon
Be an astronaut for a day!
Experience a unique immersive experience while wearing VR headsets. You will explore the lunar landscape, collect information about space, solve puzzles, discover the wonders of the solar system and touch meteorites.
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Virtual Tours and Interactive VR Experiences
Visitors to the “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Centre can travel through time and discover fascinating aspects of history, cultural heritage and the natural environment through unique Virtual Reality (VR) experiences. Wearing state-of-the-art VR headsets and guided by experienced museum educators, visitors explore digitally recreated environments, discover historical monuments and actively participate in captivating stories.
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The Workshop of Phidias
Take a virtual tour of the Workshop of the famous Athenian sculptor Phidias, in Ancient Olympia, using the latest technology VR headsets and with the experienced guidance of the Museum Educators. Become "assistants" to the sculptor Phidias, following step-by-step the process he used to create the chryselephantine statue of Zeus.
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PalaeoScope
Discover how Attica looked from the rock of the Acropolis 70 million years ago up until 1874 AD.
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Dangerous Mission on the Walls of Byzantine Thessaloniki
After the death of Emperor Manuel I Komnenos in 1180, a period of disintegration and decline begins for Byzantium, which culminates in the Fall of Constantinople to the Crusaders of the 4th Crusade in 1204. During these years, the Byzantine state is plagued by uprisings and civil strife, while the central authority is unable to control the territory. In this turbulent environment, Alexios, an exiled nephew of Manuel, emerges and urges the Normans of Sicily and their king, William II, to turn against Byzantium. Indeed, the Norman army captures Dyrrachium and advances towards Thessaloniki.
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Conspiracy in ancient Aigai
The virtual reality experience is based on the rich history of murders and conspiracies that have been recorded in the royal court of Pella, even before the time of Philip II and Alexander. It is said that after Philip's assassination, Alexander feared he might also fall victim to conspiracy and murder. Spring of 334 BC. We are in ancient Aigai, the first urban center of Macedonia. After the seat of power moved to Pella, the palace of Aigai has been "decommissioned", yet the city continues to host the important sacred ceremonies and major festivals of the Macedonians, as well as the burials of the kings.
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War and Peace
The visitor, using VR headsets, is transported to the past of the Holy Monastery of Hosios Loukas, aiming to experience an intense and unique immersive experience. The approach followed is that of narrative immersion, where the user is immersed in the space of a story's plot, similar to a book reader or a movie viewer.
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Educational Programs
The "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre offers Educational Programs for children aged 5 to 8, which are designed and implemented by the Museum Education – Educational Department and take place in all fully equipped indoor and outdoor areas of the "Hellenic Cosmos".
After its first year, which was filled with music, creativity, concerts and unique moments, the Children’s & Youth Choir of the Foundation of the Hellenic World continues into the new academic year, inviting former members to return and welcoming new children and teenagers to the group.
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.
Friends Association
Become a Volunteer at the «Hellenic Cosmos» Cultural Centre!
The Friends Association of the Foundation of the Hellenic World offers the opportunity for volunteer work to those who wish to gain knowledge about the activities of Charitable Foundations and Non-Profit Organizations.
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The Foundation of the Hellenic World is creating Innovation Cosmos, a new Innovation Hub at the "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) announces the creation of Innovation Cosmos, a new Innovation Hub at the "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre, which aspires to connect research and technology with entrepreneurship, contributing to the development and commercial exploitation of innovative solutions.
Το Ίδρυμα Μείζονος Ελληνισμού (ΙΜΕ) στο MusEducate: Μουσεία ως Συμπεριληπτικοί Πόλοι Εκπαίδευσης Ενηλίκων
The Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) participated in and organised the official launch of the European project MusEducate: Explore, Create, Share, on 3 December 2025. The project brings together six organisations from Greece, Poland, Cyprus, Ireland and Portugal, including the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW). They share a common ambition to transform local museums into dynamic, inclusive and digitally empowered spaces for adult education, community engagement and intergenerational learning. The project is co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme (Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education) and will run for 32 months.
Opening of the Painting Exhibition by Vlassis Frissiras
In the presence of representatives of political life and culture, the opening of the painting exhibition «Vlassis Frissiras – Double Portrait: The Collector, the Painter» took place on Monday, September 28 at the "Hellenic Cosmos" Cultural Centre. A large number of visitors attended the event, having the opportunity to discover up close part of Vlassis Frissiras' remarkable personal collection, as well as to explore a lesser-known aspect of his creative journey through works he himself created.
Innovation Competition Results for Startups and Innovative Entrepreneurial Teams in the Fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR)
The Innovation Competition for Startups and innovative entrepreneurial teams in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR), organized by the Foundation of the Hellenic World as part of the 2026 Thessaloniki International Fair, was successfully completed.
The Foundation of the Hellenic World participates in the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair
The Foundation of the Hellenic World participates in the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair, which takes place from September 5 to 13, 2026. The FHW, as the first organization to use new technologies and virtual reality to promote and disseminate culture, welcomes the public at Pavilion 12 of the Ministry of Digital Governance and invites you to explore some of the innovative applications it has developed, as well as the latest projects in which it participates. The FHW's participation in the TIF aims to highlight the potential of virtual reality technologies and inform the public about developments in areas related to technology and culture.
Interview of Dimitris Efraimoglou on Success Code
Dimitris Efraimoglou (CEO of the Foundation of the Hellenic World) speaks to Eleftheria Georgakaina about the vision behind the "Hellenic Cosmos" and how an innovative initiative managed to change the way we experience history. A vision that began with the aim of promoting Greek history and culture and evolved into a space where knowledge becomes an experience.