Tip of the day – Festive mood in Athenian Museums

• December 20, 2022

Christmas in Athens is also  a wonderful experience to visit museums, as most of them have planned various Christmas events at their schedule and you explore the museum in a festive mood. Below you will find the museums that have special Christmas events and activities!  Check the list and plan your visit in Athens!

Museum of Cycladic Art

Christmas for all at the Museum of Cycladic Art, with many activities for kids and adults!

For our young friends, this year the Museum is hosting the Patari Project, who will present the performance ‘Heracles, the Labors, the lion skin & the boat…’. The great ‘Storyteller’ Giorgos Evgenikos will narrate tales about ‘the island goblins and their mischiefs’, and the AFOU Group will present, in the form of a puppet show, the magical “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens!

For adults, a large table with Cycladic delicacies and treats will be set up at the Stathatos Mansion, where Giorgos Pittas will talk about the flavors, winter traditions, and Christmas customs of the Cyclades.

Meanwhile, as part of the impact programs, the Museum of Cycladic Art will present a performance with free admission for anyone over the age of 65: The group Goats Know the Way, will present “At the Rooftops of Fairytales,” a musical and narrative performance, filled with stories that will bring laughter and nostalgia to our hearts.

A December filled with the aroma of joy, creativity, and sweet nostalgia… curious tales, fairy stories for young and old, traditional carols, festive treats, and much more await you at the Museum this holiday season!

Check here all the necessary info to plan your visit at Museum of Cycladic Art during your Christmas visit in Athens!

Alekos Fassianos Museum  #ChristmasCelebrationAFM

20.12.2025
As part of the Christmas celebrations, on Saturday 20/12, at 12:00, the Alekos Fassianos Museum has the special honor and pleasure of hosting the widely acclaimed curator Christoforos Marinos for a special public tour of the museum in a festive atmosphere. The event will be a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the artistic legacy of Alekos Fassianos through the eyes of an experienced and renowned curator in our country. Christos Marinos (born 1975, Athens) is an art historian and exhibition curator. He has published numerous articles and studies on contemporary art. He has curated many solo and group exhibitions, as well as retrospective exhibitions of important Greek artists. In 2005-6, he worked at the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST). He is co-founder and editor-in-chief of the online art magazine “kaput.” He has curated many books and exhibition catalogs, including “Possibilities: Interviews with Young Greek Artists” (2006) and “The Work of Curating” (2011). In 2009, he was one of the curators of the 2nd Athens Biennale HEAVEN, and in 2013 he was part of the team that curated “AGORA.” From 2012 to 2015, he was president of the Greek Section of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA Hellas). He is a member of the Society of Greek Art Historians (EEAIT). Από το 2020 έως το 2025 ήταν επιμελητής εικαστικών εκθέσεων και δράσεων του ΟΠΑΝΔΑ.

When: Saturday 20/12
Hour: 12:00
Duration: 60’

ADULT WORKSHOP  “FROM LEAF AND METAL” -FESTIVE CENTERPIECE COMPOSITION WORKSHOP-

On Sunday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m., in collaboration with the “Abloom” team, we invite you to a creative workshop for making a Christmas centerpiece with candles, inspired by the color palette of Fasianos. During the workshop, we will work with fresh natural materials and distinctive festive elements, creating a composition with a warm aesthetic as well as metallic decorations inspired by the artist’s unique style. Fresh foliage, seasonal fruits, and other natural elements, and tips will be given on how to preserve the centerpiece throughout the holidays.

When: Sunday, December 21
Time: 14.00
Duration: 2 hours

Christmas at the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation!

The B&E Goulandris Foundation has prepared, once again this holiday season, a rich and entertaining programme filled with creative activities for both children and adults! From December 20 through January 7, the Museum will host a wide range of children’s activities — from the traditional Christmas Art Camp to creative workshops designed for different age groups, theatrical performances — as well as events for the whole family, such as family tours and concerts for all ages. There will also be creative programmes for adults, including interactive guided tours and ceramics workshops. At the same time, the Museum Shop’s Christmas selections offer plenty of ideas for original and unique gifts, while festive holiday treats will be waiting for visitors at the Museum’s Café-Restaurant.

Christmas Art Camp 2025: Christmas Art Comes to life at the Museum | For  Children aged 5-10 (in greek)

Christmas Creative Workshops | For children aged 2-10

Hot chocolate with Picasso: A children’s theatre performance full of Art, for children aged 5+ (in greek)

Family tours at B&E Goulandris Foundation | For adults and children aged 5+ (in greek)

Shall  we dance? | An intergenerational theatre performance with dance and music for audience aged 2-10 and 65+ (in greek)

Christmas Dots  | Christmas interactive tour at t he exhibition From Monet to Warhol (in greek)

Mindfulness at the Museum | A specially designed programme at the exhibition From  Monet to Warhol

Jingle & Clay | Christmas ceramic ornament workshop (2 sessions) for adults and teens (in greek)

Jazz at the  museum | Sunny Side trio

Christmas Concert by the Athens Conservatoire Young Musicians Choir

Festive Concert by the City of Athens Philharmonic Orchestra

Christmas Gift Ideas

Check here more details about each program!