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 – are transformed into meeting points of history, knowledge and culture, through a multidimensional program that includes exhibitions, educational workshops, interactive games and discussions.
Open House II: 31 May & 1 June 2025 – Programme of actions
Saturday 31 MAY | 12:00-21:00
- Administration Building – Praxitelous 169 & Bouboulina, Piraeus
12:00-13:00 | Guided tour | Permanent exhibition “Dimitris Perdikidis”: The work of the painter of the diaspora and one of the most important contemporary Greek artists of the 20th century. | Retrospective exhibition with 60 works in nine thematic sections, highlighting Perdikidis’ contribution to contemporary Greek and Spanish art | Guide: Venia Pastaka
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13:30-14:30 | Guided Tours | Permanent exhibition “Valias Semertzidis” | Exhibition with 35 works by the painter of the Resistance and social sensitivity, highlighting his unique technique and themes | Guide: Venia Pastaka
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- Historical Library – 2nd Merarchias 36 & Moutsopoulou Beach, Piraeus
12:00-19:30 | Escape Room | The Big Secret of the Tiny Book | A search mission for would-be agents, through puzzles, hidden messages and secrets of the rarest collection of the Historical Library | In collaboration with Athens Clue | For children from 7 years old, teenagers and adults | Groups of 8 people | Duration 35 ́
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12:00-13:00 & 13:00-14:00 | Guided Tours | New temporary book exhibition “30 years, 30 books: Small, large, valuable, rare” | Emblematic publications from the collections of the Historical Library
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18:00-19:00 & 19:30-20:30 | Guided Tours | Permanent exhibition “Faith and Art: Selected Icons from the Emilio Velimezis Collection” | One of the most important collections of religious art in Greece – 68 post-Byzantine icons of the 15th-19th centuries, with the “Passion of Christ” by Theotokopoulos at the top
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18:00-19:00 & 20:00-21:00 | Guided Tours | New temporary book exhibition “30 years, 30 books: Small, large, valuable, rare” | Emblematic publications from the collections of the Historical Library
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18:30-19:30 & 20:00-21:00 | Guided Tours | Nautical Collection | Objects of maritime life, finds from shipwrecks, rare instruments, works of art and publications from the world of the sea and seafaring
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- 3. Lending Library – Kountouriotou 173, Piraeus
18:00-21:00 | Movie Screening | My Name is Blue Sky Jo by Patrice Sóve | Cinema with the scent of a library – a tender story about the father-daughter bond and the power of friendship, based on the book La petite et le vieux | In collaboration with the Athens International Children’s Film Festival | Suitable for ages 12+ | Below is a discussion with the audience with: Evi Kyriakidou, Katia Papaspiliopoulou and Eleni Svoronou
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Sunday 1 June | 12:00-20:00
- Historical Library – 2nd Merarchias 36 & Moutsopoulou Beach, Piraeus
12:00-13:30 | Treasure Hunt | From books to the seabed | An interactive discovery game that connects naval battles, objects and stories, guided by a tablet app | In collaboration with the Center for Audiovisual Education “Karpos” | For teenagers: 12-15 years old
→ Register here.
12:00-19:30 | Escape Room | The Big Secret of the Tiny Book | A mission to investigate would-be agents, through puzzles, hidden messages and secrets of the Library’s rarest collection | In collaboration with Athens Clue | For children from 7 years old, teenagers and adults | Groups of 8 people | Duration 35 ́
→ Register here.
12:00-13:00 & 13:00-14:00 | Guided Tours | New temporary book exhibition “30 years, 30 books: Small, large, valuable, rare” | Emblematic publications from the collections of the Historical Library
→ Register here.
18:00-19:30 | Treasure Hunt | From books to the seabed | An interactive discovery game that connects naval battles, objects and stories, guided by a tablet app | In collaboration with the Center for Audiovisual Education “Karpos” | For teenagers: 12-15 years old
→ Register here.
(All events are conducted in greek)