National Hellenic Museum

Overview
The museum was founded as the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center in 1983. In 2004, it rebranded itself as the National Hellenic Museum and found a new home in Chicago's Greektown. The museum is dedicated to the history, culture, and art of the Greek people and civilization throughout the centuries. The museum covers thousands of years with 14,000 artifacts and over 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.

History
The museum first opened in 1983 on Michigan Avenue as the second American institution dedicated to Greek culture, art, and history. The museum moved to a new location in Greektown in 2004. The museum decided to go with a new style in 2009 when it was renamed the National Hellenic Museum. It also found a new art style and mission statement in 2009. By 2011, the National Hellenic Museum found a home on South Halsted Street in the heart of Chicago's Greektown. The new location was designed by architect, Demetrios Stavrianos who drew inspiration from ancient Greek monasteries.

Mission Statement
The museum's mission is simple:

"Connecting generations through Greek history, culture, and art"

The museum focuses on presenting ancient Greek culture as the basis for modern, Western civilization. Hellenism, which has been used to describe all things Greek since 1609, reflects ideals such as reason, knowledge, moderation, and civic responsibility.

Education Programs
The museum hosts extensive education programs for the public. These include school programs for youth pre K through 12, children and family classes, as well as Greek language and culture classes. This emphasis on civic education reflects the ideals of the institution. The National Hellenic Museum is dedicated to promoting the ideals of Greek civilization (Knowledge, Democracy, Truth, Civic Duty, Reason) through its educational programs.

Organization
The museum runs several departments including: The National Hellenic Museum is also partnered with the Field Museum. This allows the two museums to work together to display over 500 artifacts covering the histories of individuals from the Neolithic age to the empire of Alexander the Great.
 * 1) Current, Upcoming, and Past Exhibitions
 * 2) Collections
 * 3) Gus and Mary Stahis Library & Resource Center
 * 4) Frank S. Kamberos Oral History Project

Contact Information

 * Address: 333 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60661
 * Hours: 11am-5pm (Thursday 11am-5pm, closed Monday)
 * Telephone: 312-655-1234
 * Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $7 children, under 3 and members free.
 * Email: nationalhellenicmuseum.org

For More Information
https://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/

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