Press release
Open House 24th, 25th, 31st May & 1st June
On the occasion of the celebration of 30 years of creative presence and social contribution, the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation opens its doors to the public, inviting young and old to an Open House of exploration, learning and entertainment. On May 24, 25 and 31 as well as June 1, the Foundation’s premises – the Administration Building, the Historical Library and the Lending Library – will be transformed into meeting points with history, knowledge and culture, through a multidimensional program that includes exhibitions, educational workshops, interactive games and discussions.
This four-day celebration is not only an account of the Foundation’s rich activity and legacy so far, as well as of its “Kaiti Laskaridis” Lending Library, which has been operating continuously since 1993, but also a glimpse into how it will continue to fulfill its mission, evolve and inspire. Starting from maritime culture, the Greek language and Greek cultural heritage as a whole, as well as contemporary social, technological and cultural concerns and pursuits, the Foundation invests in innovative educational practices and holistic programs that encourage contact with the past and at the same time enhance creativity and critical thinking.
At the Open House of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, the public has the opportunity to get to know some of its most important permanent exhibitions, to discover its emblematic publications in a new temporary book exhibition, to participate in a “treasure hunt” of knowledge, to unravel a mystery to “escape” from the escape room of the Historical Library and to participate in educational workshops with different themes and goals. The Open House thus inaugurates a series of events and actions of the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation to celebrate its 30th anniversary that will take place until the end of 2025, creating a multi-prismatic participatory experience inside and outside its physical and digital spaces.
Admission to all events is free with the online application required.
Information
OPEN HOUSE I
24 & 25 May – 11:00-20:00
Detailed program and applications here
OPEN HOUSE II
31 May & 1 June – 12:00-21:00
Detailed program and applications here