Hellenic Children's Museum

About the museum

The Hellenic Children’s Museum was founded in Athens in 1987 as a non-profit association by a group of young professionals. Its aim is to help every child understand and enjoy the world in which they live, through play and interactive learning. Initially it developed educational programmes for school groups within other museums, and in 1990 it created a first model of a children’s museum in an area of 105 m² on Dimitressa Street.

In 1994 the Children’s Museum of Athens was inaugurated in the building at 14 Kydathinaion Street in Plaka, in cooperation with the Cultural Organisation of the Municipality of Athens. Today the museum is housed in the building of the Athens Odeion and operates in cooperation with OPANDA, the Culture, Sports and Youth Organisation of the Municipality of Athens.

The exhibits are three-dimensional environments with themes from science, technology, the natural environment, the arts, language, mathematics and children’s everyday life. Visitors play roles, experiment and collaborate with their parents and companions. The museum also develops educational programmes for schools, families and adults, as well as activities outside its building.

Highlights

• Interactive exhibits with role play for children up to 12
• Play area especially for children aged 0–3
• Supermarket exhibit on nutrition and consumer awareness
• New exhibit “Companion Animal Care Clinic” (2024)
• Free admission with online slot booking

Permanent exhibitions

• Το ΑΒητάρι της διατροφής – Miniature supermarket with a bakery, butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer, where children play roles and learn about a balanced diet.
• Ιατρείο φροντίδας ζώων συντροφιάς – Role-play exhibit on the care and protection of companion animals and the role of the veterinarian.
• Το μουσείο των γραμμάτων – Exhibit that familiarises children with the Greek alphabet, first writing and reading.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Ελληνικό Παιδικό Μουσείο (μη κερδοσκοπικό σωματείο)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Entry for play with the exhibits is free. Visitors can support the museum with a donation or by taking part in an educational programme. The Culture Card and the Teachers’ Card are not needed, as admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

For people with mobility difficulties and visitors with pushchairs, the entrance is from Rigillis Street. The museum also welcomes groups of people with disabilities on request.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum is aimed at children up to 12 years and their companions, with a special play area for children aged 0–3. It organises children’s birthday and name-day celebrations in the form of educational programmes, as well as programmes for families and adults.

Getting there & parking

The building has two entrances, one on Vasileos Konstantinou Street and one on Rigillis Street.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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