OUR MUSEUM…

OUR MUSEUM…

ONE OF A KIND IN GREECE!
Recognized as Olympic Museum by the International Olympic Committee (IOC, Lausanne 2008)

VISION
An agent of the Olympic spirit, it preserves and communicates Olympism as a Philosophy of Life through the collection and exhibition of Olympic Games evidence and through activities designed to promote Olympic Values such as Friendship, Excellence, Solidarity and Fair-play.

MISSION
Preservation and Dispersal of the Olympic Heritage.
Collection and Exhibition of Olympic History evidence. 
Promotion of Olympic Values, especially to youth.
Advancement of Olympic Education through special programs and activities.
Partnership and collaboration with other stakeholders for the development of Sport and Family Tourism.

OFFICIALS, FRIENDS, VOLUNTEERS & SUPPORTERS
The Museum’s vision is supported by a large number of outstanding athletes and distinguished personalities:
Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee presided the museum opening.
Juan Antonio Samaranch(+) official visit
Mike Powel, World Record in Long Jump
Hellenic Olympic Committee
Hellenic Olympic Academy
Greek Olympians and Paralympians
World Champions
Ambassadors and Consulates   

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS ON WORLD LEVEL
Founding member of the global Olympic Museums Network (Lausanne, 2006)
International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA, 2006)
International Committee of Museums (ICΟM,2006)
International Olympic Truce Center (2017)
Olympism for Humanity, Alliance (2017)

PARTNERSHIPS ON NATIONAL LEVEL
Ministry of Education, Research & Religion
Olympic Winners Association
Hellenic Olympic Academy
School of Technological Applications, Department of Information Technology
Pinewood, American International School

HELLENIC OLYMPIC ACADEMY – NORTHERN GREECE BRANCH WITHIN THE MUSEUM
The Museum is appointed Co-coordinator of the Northern Greece Branch of the Hellenic Olympic Academy, which is located within its premises.

THE MUSEUM’S AUDIENCE IN NUMBERS
Since its foundation, the Museum relies on income generated by its operations and private funding as it has no access to public funding. 

Up until today, it was visited by:
600.000 family and school visits at educational programs and community outreach events.
320.000 individual visitors and tourists
210.000 attendants to conferences, seminars and other events
172.000 attendants to cultural events and temporary exhibitions.

THE MUSEUM CONSISTS OF

•A RARE COLLECTION OF OLYMPIC OBJECTS
This unique in the country Olympic collection is constantly expanding through the acquisition of valuable objects reflecting and testifying our great Olympic History.

•A PERMANENT EXHIBITION, ''OLYMPIC GAMES''
The permanent collection presents the History of the Olympic Games from Antiquity to present, shedding light to Summer and Winter Olympics, as well as to the most recent addition of Youth Olympic Games. Bridging past with present, the exhibition offers an engaging narrative combining present-day museological trends with digital applications and interactive exhibits.

•AN INTERACTIVE EXHBITION HALL, “THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS” – DONATED BY THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF LONDON
A pleasant hands-on Olympic Experience designed by the London Science Museum. Both entertaining and educational, this interactive exhibition tests skills, reflexes, peripheral vision, flexibility and makes visitors understand how human body performs.

•A PURPOSE-BUILT CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURAL COMPLEX AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN CUTLURE & SPORT
A 4.500sq.m. contemporary building, located in a central city spot close to the exit connecting the ring road with the city, between the University Campus and Kaftantzoglio Stadium. 

•CONFERENCE FACILITIES & BUILT-IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE HALL (max capacity 270 delegates)
CONFERENCE HALL FOYER (500sq.m. for conference registration, exhibitions & catering)
MULTIPLE-USE SPACE - WORKSHOP (max capacity 100 participants) 
MULTIPLE-USE SPACE - SEMINAR (max capacity 70 participants)

•THE VENUE HOSTS A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS
CONFERENCES, SEMINARS
CONCERTS & THEATRE PLAYS ΜΟΥΣΙΚΕΣ
BOOK LAUNCHES
LECTURES
WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE MEETINGS
CORPORATE DINNERS

•EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS -  ADULT & TOURIST GUIDED-TOURS
The Museum delivers high-quality educational programming and thematic tours tailored to match different age-groups and school levels. Visitors are encouraged to actively participate and youth becomes involved in discovery games, art and sport activities.  
Guided-Tours max Capacity 200 visitors
OLYMPIC GAMES IN ANCIENT GREECE
MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES
PARALYMPIC GAMES
THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS

•WELLNESS & NUTIRION LAB
For over 15 years, the Museum delivers a nutrition program in the fully-equipped kitchen found next to its entrance hall. Following the directions of a professional Chef, the participants learn about healthy nutrition and prepare Tasty Meals. This innovative educational program, which changed Health Education standards in Greece, is offered daily to schools and during Saturday mornings for individual participation.

•IMAGINATIVE CHILDREN PARTIES & SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS
For Children & Youth, aged 4 to 12, museum educators craft special activities having to do with sport, art, pastry, fashion, architecture etc. For Adults there is the option of thematic parties. 

•OLYMPIC CAMPS: WHERE VACATIONS TURN INTO AN OLYMPIC JOURNEY
During school vacation (Christmas, Easter, Summer), well-known athletes, coaches, scientists and artists deliver 5-day long Olympic Camps, for children and youth. Sports, Olympic Heritage, Nutrition, Art, Robotics, Architecture etc. make up an engaging program that aims to entertain and to promote physical activity and creativity.