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LEFKOSIA DISTRICT
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation 86-90 Phaneromenis Street, Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: [email protected], www.boccf.org
Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery (Archbishop Makarios III Foundation) Arch. Kyprianos Square, Lefkosia within the walls tel.: 22430008, [email protected]
Centre of Visual Arts & Research (CVAR) of the Costas & Rita Severis Foundation285 Ermou Street, Lefkosia within the walls tel.: 22300999, [email protected], www.cvar.severis.org
Cyprus Folk Art Museum - Society of Cypriot StudiesArch. Kyprianos Square, Lefkosia within the walls tel.: 22432578, [email protected], www.cypriotstudies.org
Cyprus Museum1 Museum Street, Lefkosia, tel.: 22865854 [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da
Cyprus Postal and Philatelic Museum3 Agiou Savva Street, Lefkosia, near Laiki Geitonia tel.: 22303653
Ethnographic Museum (The Hadjgeorgakis Kornesios Mansion)20 Patriarchou Gregoriou Street, Lefkosia within the walls tel.: 22305316, [email protected]/da
Famagusta GateAthinas street, Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: 22797660
Local Archaeological Museum of Ancient Idalion30 Gianni Grouta Ave., Dali, tel.: [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da
National Struggle MuseumArchbishop Kyprianos Square Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: [email protected]
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation (NIMAC) 19 Palias Ilektrikis, Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: 22797400www.nimac.org.cy
State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot ArtCorner of Stasinos Avenue and 1 Kritis Street, 1060 Lefkosiatel: 22458228, [email protected]
The A.G. Leventis Gallery5 Anastasios G. Leventis Street, Lefkosia, tel.: 22668838 [email protected], www.leventisgallery.org
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Lefkosia15-17 Hippokratous Street, Laiki GeitoniaLefkosia within the walls, tel.: [email protected], www.leventismuseum.org.cy
The Pancyprian Gymnasium MuseumsCorner of Agios Ioannis and Thiseos Streets, Lefkosia (next to the Pancyprian Gymnasium) tel.: 22466014, [email protected]
LARNAKA DISTRICT
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou2 Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, 7600 Athienoutel.: 24524002, [email protected] www.athienoumuseum.org.cy
Local Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmith-work, LefkaraHouse of Patsalos, Lefkara village, tel.: 24342326www.mcw.gov.cy/da
Pattichion Municipal Museum of the Historical Archives of LarnakaAthinon Ave., 6300 Larnaka, 24657745, 24629333www.larnaka.org.cy
LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) DISTRICT
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (Limassol branch)121 Archbishop Makarios III Ave.
Cyprus Medieval Museum (Lemesos Castle)Near the old harbour, Lemesos tel.: 25305419, www.mcw.gov.cy/da
Hambis Printmaking MuseumPlatanisteia, tel.: 25222772 [email protected] www.hambisprintmakingcenter.org.cy
Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Art Gallery28th October Street, Lemesos, tel.: 25586212 www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy
Local Archaeological Kourion Museum Episkopi village, tel.: 25932453, [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da
Museum of Education – Vasa, LimassolVasa Kilaniou, tel.: 25942634, www.vasakilaniou.org
PAFOS DISTRICT
Local Archaeological Museum of PalaipafosKouklia, tel.: 26432155, [email protected]/da
Paphos Municipal Gallery7, Gladstone Street, Paphos, tel. 26 930653
AMMOCHOSTOS DISTRICTThalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum14 Kryou Nerou Street, Agia Napa, tel.: [email protected]
EΠΙΣΚΕΦΘΕΙΤΕ ΤΑ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥVISIT THE MUSEUMS OF CYPRUS
SATURDAYS, 5, 12, 19 & 26 MAY 2018The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 10:00 - 11:00 “Well-being of mind, body and soul!” Yoga at the A.G. Leventis Gallery with Monica LambrouParticipation: 10 EUR (per lesson).
SATURDAY, 12 MAY 2018National Struggle Museum - 10:00 - 18:00 Conference: "Monuments and Places of Memory" (in Greek) (Organisers: National Struggle Museum & University of Cyprus).Reservations: 22305878, [email protected]
Local Archaeological Museum of Palaipafos & Archaeological Site, Kouklia- 10:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17:00 Museum Education Program "In the footsteps of Anassa", for families with children aged 9-12. (in Greek) (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). (Free participation - Booking via text message required (tel. 99545260).
MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018Cyprus Museum - 9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Educational programme "Eidolio to dolio" (‘Figuring out the Figurine”) for the pupils of the 4th grade of Aglantzia D’ and Makedonitissa C’ Primary Schools and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
ΤUESDAY, 15 ΜAY 2018Pafos Municipal Gallery- 9:30 - 10:40 & 11:00 - 12:10 Educational program " Searching for animals in the Gallery", for the pupils of the 2nd grade of Kissonerga Primary School of Pafos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
THURSDAY, 17 ΜAY 2018Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (Limassol branch) - 19:00 - 20:00 Lectures (in Greek) (Organiser: “Friends of the Museum” Limassol Branch) Dr. Eleni Procopiou: “Archaeological investigations at Akrotiri Peninsula of the Cats, 1996-2017” / Dr. Nasa Patapiou: “Archival evidence for the Akrotiri Peninsula of the Cats during the Frankish and Venetian periods”. Famagusta Gate - 10:00 - 11:30 Educational Program of Museum Education, "Whispers of a Gate", to children of the 6th grade of primary schools (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).(Limited availability: tel. 99326615, 99326229)
Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Art Gallery- 8:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 12:00 Educational Program “Our country with the painters’ palette” for the pupils of the 4th grade of Linopetra Primary School of Lemesos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). FRIDAY, 18 – SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2018The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 18/05 17:30 - 19/05 11:00 “A Night at the Museum, Hyper-connected museum: New approaches, new publics” (Organised by Coco_Creativity Centre) Educational programme and overnight stay at the A.G. Leventis Gallery for children aged 9-12. Participation: 75 EUR.
FRIDAY, 18 ΜAY 2018Cyprus Museum 8:00 - 23:00Outdoor photographic exhibition “Meditations” in the Cyprus Museum gardens (in collaboration with Magnum Photos).- 11:00 Free guided tour (in English) offered by the Nicosia Tourism Board - 15:30 & 17:00 Free guided tours (in Greek) offered by the Department of Antiquities.- 8:00 - 19:00 Thematic journeys with exploration kits: “Discovering the goddess Aphrodite” & “Discovering Mythical Creatures” for children aged 4-10 with escorts.
- 12:00 Beginning of long durational performance titled, In Situ by Elena Antoniou (18/5 – 20/5/2018: 3 days, 19 hours).- 19:00-20:00 Presentation of project “The A’ Technical School goes to the Museum”, within the framework of the EU program DRASE.- 20:00-22:30 Music with DJ Sofronis & reception in the Cyprus Museum gardens.
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Lefkosia (Nicosia) 10:00 - 21:00 - 9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Educational program "The World of Medieval Nicosia" for the pupils of the 5th grade of the Pefkios Georgiadis Primary School and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). - 17:30 - 18:30 Special guided tour: “Four medieval historical objects and their stories”. The objects unveil historical aspects of the city of Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in Greek). - 18:30 - 19:30 Creative action: “Take a piece of History home!” Let’s make the history of our city go viral! Selfie contest. For more info: www.leventismuseum.org.cy.
The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 10:00 - 17:00 Virtual reality – An experience! An opportunity to revisit previous temporary exhibitions with the assistance of technology and virtual reality.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation - 8:30 & 10:30 “Colours in disarray": educational program.
The Pancyprian Gymnasium Museums 9:00 - 19:00
Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR)- 10:00 & 15:00 - Free guided tour in English. - 12:00 & 17:00 - Free guided tour in Greek.- 16:00 Educational Program for children aged 6-12: “Nicosia: with a hat and a pencil”. (reservations: 22300994, [email protected]) - 19:00 Lecture: “Famagusta through the photographic archives of the Centre of Visual Arts and Research”, by Andreas Foulias (in English).
Cyprus Postal and Philatelic Museum 8:30 - 20:00 - Guided tours upon request.
Local Archaeological Museum and Archaeological Site of Idalion- 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00, 17:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 “A Journey through time” & “Creative Guided Tours”: free guided tours for the public and creative activities for children. (Organiser: Idalion Municipality)
Pattichion Municipal Museum 8:30 - 21:00 of the Historical Archives of Larnaka Each visitor will be given a copy of an engraving of Zeno of Citium.Contemporary avant-garde classical music.Guided tours & information will be available.
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou - 9:00 Presentation of the Athienou pre-primary school exhibition "Architecture of Life: knowing the past, living the presence, building the future".
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum 8:00 - 22:00 - 8:15-13:15 Educational program "In Ayia Napa, the sea faring. Kyrenia II opened sails” (Organisers: Pierides Foundation & Ministry of Education and Culture). - 21:00 Concert of Classical Music with the Clarital Duo.
Cyprus Medieval Museum (Lemesos Castle) - 10:15-12:15 Educational program "A Story is to be heard within the castle’s silence”, for the pupils of the 4th grade of the 9th Primary School of Lemesos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
Museum of Education – Vasa, Lemesos - 9:00-10:30 & 10:45-12:15 Educational program “Vasa school Teaches us” for the pupils of the 16th Primary School of Lemesos-Polykarpos Vlachos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
Holy Church of Panagia Angeloktisti, Kiti - 8:00-12:30 Educational program and making of mosaic, “Tracing Angels” for the pupils of the 5th grade of Kiti Primary School (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY AND THE EUROPEAN NIGHT OF MUSEUMS, 2018
The Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), announces that, within the framework of 2018 International Museum Day (18th May), under the theme “Hyperconnected Museums: New approaches, new publics”, and the European Night of Museums (19th May 2018) the following events will be organised, most of which with free entrance:
SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2018State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art Interactive art workshops for children and parents / guardians with artist & art teacher Rea Afantitou. “The Sound of a Dot, a Line and a Form”. A hands-on educational approach to elements of art and their musicality. - 16:00-17:30 for children 6-9 years & 18:00-19:30 for children 10-12 years (Booking essential: tel. 22458228)- Photographic presentation of artworks by students who took part in the art educational program Children of the State Gallery (2017-2018). The programme was designed and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Culture. (Organised by the Department of Primary Education and the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture). - 20:15 “Mountaintop”: Performance by visual artist PASHIAS, in conversation with selected works of Christoforos Savva from the State Collection, marking the 50th anniversary of the historical artist’s death.- 21:15 DJ set by Lefteris Moumtzis & Reception in the garden.
The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 11:00 “Agonies – Diamantis” Special guided tour by Dr. Eleni S. Nikita, Curator of the temporary exhibition.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation - 20:00 & 22:00 Music Performances: Φανερωµένες-Revealed (ft. Amalgamation choir). Byzantine Museum & Art Gallery (Archbishop Makarios III Foundation) - 9:00 - 13:00 permanent exhibition and exhibition of stolen works of art that have been repatriated.- 10:00 Opening of exhibition "Children adopt the works of the Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery”: artwork by pupils who participated in the educational programs “Journey through Byzantine Art”
and “Hymn to Freedom” of the Ministry of Education and Culture (2017-2018). A presentation and guided tour will follow, as well as art workshops.- Byzantine hymns by choir “Kyprii Melodoi.- Music and theatrical performance: “Dhighenis and Harondas” by the group “Koumbi”.- 11:15 - 11:45 Special guided tour of the Museum’s Byzantine treasures by Dr. Ioannis Eliades.- 11:45 - 12:30 Special guided tour of the Asia Minor collection of the Asia Minor Association of Cyprus by Ms. Antonia Prodromou.
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 11:00 - 12:30 The Leventis Museum goes to the Atsas Training Centre. Educational Program: “Knights, dancers and birds…like clay in the hands of children”. Medieval ceramic art meets the children’s creativity. For more info: www.atsastraining.com.cy/pages/gr.php
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum- 20:00 Museum educational activity titled “A Night at the Museum”, (screening of film & overnight stay at the museum) for the pupils of the 5th grade of Voroklini Primary School & of the 6th grade of Deryneia Primary School (a collaboration between the Pierides Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Culture & the Open School of Agia Napa Municipality).
SUNDAY, 20 ΜAY 2018Ethnographic Museum (The Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion) - 18:00-19:00 Creative activities for children 4-10 years old- 18:00 & 19:00 Guided tours by the Department of Antiquities (in Greek).- 20:00-22:00 Concert with SANTOUTO and Christina Polykarpou.
Cyprus Folk Art Museum – Society of Cypriot Studies - 10:00-18:30 "Discovering Cyprus’ Intangible Cultural Heritage" (Organisers: Cyprus Folk Art Museum – Society of Cypriot Studies & Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO) Folk tales for children & workshops for adults and children, centred around the National List of Intangible Heritage for 2017.a. Workshop on the production of Sweets from Koilani village (in collaboration with the Koilani Association), b. Traditional pottery-making of Foini village (in collaboration with the Community Council of Foini),c. The art of soft basket weaving in the local community of Akrotiri, Lemesos (Limassol) (in collaboration with the Community Council of Akrotiri),d. Workshop on traditional Cyprus dances & traditional musical event in the Museum courtyard (in collaboration with the Limassol Folk Association).
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation [NiMAC] - 11:00 Opening and guided tour of the exhibition Drone Vision: Warfare, Surveillance and Protest with the artists (in English).- 12:00 Kurdish meal and music with Dj Sofronis Sofroniou.
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou- 15:00-17:00 Free entry to the Museum and exhibition & art activity for children.
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum - 20:00 Opening of exhibition of Panicos Panayi: “In the paths of Alexander the Great”.
SATURDAY 19, SUNDAY 20 & SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018Hambis Printmaking Centre, Platanisteia Exhibition "Antiquities and landscapes of Hellenism". - Prints and illustrated books from the collection of the Hambis Printmaking Museum from the 16th century up to modern times - Greece, Asia Minor & Cyprus- 11:00-12:00 Free guided tour of the exhibition by the Museum Curator Hélène Reeb-Τsangaris.
MONDAY, 21 MAY 2018Theatro Polis OPAP, 10-12 Tempon St., 1016 Nicosia, tel.: 22797400, www.nimac.org.cy - 19:00 “Selfies with the Dead: a Preface to the Question of Political Community with the Dead”. Lecture by Mick Wilson (Head of the Valand Academy, University of Gothenburg).
TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018Local Archaeological Kourion Museum, Episkopi - 18:00 Outdoor photographic exhibition in the Museum courtyard.- 18:30-19:30 Guided tour by Archaeological Officers of the Department of Antiquities.- 19:30-19:40 Welcome note by the President of the Episkopi Community Council.- 19:40-19:50 Welcome note by the Curator of Antiquities Dr. Despina Pilides. - 19:50-20:00 Awarding of the three most popular photographs within the framework of the online photo contest "The Museum and the Ancient Monuments of Episkopi through the visitor’s lens”.- 20:00 Musical program.
SATURDAY, 26 MAY 2018Local Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmith-work, Lefkara- 18:00-18:30 Lecture by Dr. Katia Galatariotou (in Greek), "The Story of Neophytos the Recluse". - 18:30 Opening of art exhibition by Lefteris Olymbios, “The Story of Neophytos the Recluse”. Exhibition duration: 26 May - 9 September 2018(Organised by: Department of Antiquities & Lefkara Municipality) Reception will follow. Visitors will also be able to visit the newly designed reconstruction of a traditional blacksmiths' smithy.
SUNDAY, 27 MAY 2018The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia- 10:30-12:00 Interactive educational theatre program (in Greek) focusing on Medieval Nicosia: “When history breaks through the museum showcase…” Reservations: [email protected] / 22661475 (etx. 106 ή 110)
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SATURDAYS, 5, 12, 19 & 26 MAY 2018The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 10:00 - 11:00 “Well-being of mind, body and soul!” Yoga at the A.G. Leventis Gallery with Monica LambrouParticipation: 10 EUR (per lesson).
SATURDAY, 12 MAY 2018National Struggle Museum - 10:00 - 18:00 Conference: "Monuments and Places of Memory" (in Greek) (Organisers: National Struggle Museum & University of Cyprus).Reservations: 22305878, [email protected]
Local Archaeological Museum of Palaipafos & Archaeological Site, Kouklia- 10:00 - 12:00 & 15:00 - 17:00 Museum Education Program "In the footsteps of Anassa", for families with children aged 9-12. (in Greek) (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). (Free participation - Booking via text message required (tel. 99545260).
MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018Cyprus Museum - 9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Educational programme "Eidolio to dolio" (‘Figuring out the Figurine”) for the pupils of the 4th grade of Aglantzia D’ and Makedonitissa C’ Primary Schools and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
ΤUESDAY, 15 ΜAY 2018Pafos Municipal Gallery- 9:30 - 10:40 & 11:00 - 12:10 Educational program " Searching for animals in the Gallery", for the pupils of the 2nd grade of Kissonerga Primary School of Pafos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
THURSDAY, 17 ΜAY 2018Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (Limassol branch) - 19:00 - 20:00 Lectures (in Greek) (Organiser: “Friends of the Museum” Limassol Branch) Dr. Eleni Procopiou: “Archaeological investigations at Akrotiri Peninsula of the Cats, 1996-2017” / Dr. Nasa Patapiou: “Archival evidence for the Akrotiri Peninsula of the Cats during the Frankish and Venetian periods”. Famagusta Gate - 10:00 - 11:30 Educational Program of Museum Education, "Whispers of a Gate", to children of the 6th grade of primary schools (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).(Limited availability: tel. 99326615, 99326229)
Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Art Gallery- 8:30 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 12:00 Educational Program “Our country with the painters’ palette” for the pupils of the 4th grade of Linopetra Primary School of Lemesos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). FRIDAY, 18 – SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2018The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 18/05 17:30 - 19/05 11:00 “A Night at the Museum, Hyper-connected museum: New approaches, new publics” (Organised by Coco_Creativity Centre) Educational programme and overnight stay at the A.G. Leventis Gallery for children aged 9-12. Participation: 75 EUR.
FRIDAY, 18 ΜAY 2018Cyprus Museum 8:00 - 23:00Outdoor photographic exhibition “Meditations” in the Cyprus Museum gardens (in collaboration with Magnum Photos).- 11:00 Free guided tour (in English) offered by the Nicosia Tourism Board - 15:30 & 17:00 Free guided tours (in Greek) offered by the Department of Antiquities.- 8:00 - 19:00 Thematic journeys with exploration kits: “Discovering the goddess Aphrodite” & “Discovering Mythical Creatures” for children aged 4-10 with escorts.
- 12:00 Beginning of long durational performance titled, In Situ by Elena Antoniou (18/5 – 20/5/2018: 3 days, 19 hours).- 19:00-20:00 Presentation of project “The A’ Technical School goes to the Museum”, within the framework of the EU program DRASE.- 20:00-22:30 Music with DJ Sofronis & reception in the Cyprus Museum gardens.
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Lefkosia (Nicosia) 10:00 - 21:00 - 9:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Educational program "The World of Medieval Nicosia" for the pupils of the 5th grade of the Pefkios Georgiadis Primary School and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education). - 17:30 - 18:30 Special guided tour: “Four medieval historical objects and their stories”. The objects unveil historical aspects of the city of Lefkosia (Nicosia) (in Greek). - 18:30 - 19:30 Creative action: “Take a piece of History home!” Let’s make the history of our city go viral! Selfie contest. For more info: www.leventismuseum.org.cy.
The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 10:00 - 17:00 Virtual reality – An experience! An opportunity to revisit previous temporary exhibitions with the assistance of technology and virtual reality.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation - 8:30 & 10:30 “Colours in disarray": educational program.
The Pancyprian Gymnasium Museums 9:00 - 19:00
Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR)- 10:00 & 15:00 - Free guided tour in English. - 12:00 & 17:00 - Free guided tour in Greek.- 16:00 Educational Program for children aged 6-12: “Nicosia: with a hat and a pencil”. (reservations: 22300994, [email protected]) - 19:00 Lecture: “Famagusta through the photographic archives of the Centre of Visual Arts and Research”, by Andreas Foulias (in English).
Cyprus Postal and Philatelic Museum 8:30 - 20:00 - Guided tours upon request.
Local Archaeological Museum and Archaeological Site of Idalion- 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:00, 17:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00 “A Journey through time” & “Creative Guided Tours”: free guided tours for the public and creative activities for children. (Organiser: Idalion Municipality)
Pattichion Municipal Museum 8:30 - 21:00 of the Historical Archives of Larnaka Each visitor will be given a copy of an engraving of Zeno of Citium.Contemporary avant-garde classical music.Guided tours & information will be available.
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou - 9:00 Presentation of the Athienou pre-primary school exhibition "Architecture of Life: knowing the past, living the presence, building the future".
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum 8:00 - 22:00 - 8:15-13:15 Educational program "In Ayia Napa, the sea faring. Kyrenia II opened sails” (Organisers: Pierides Foundation & Ministry of Education and Culture). - 21:00 Concert of Classical Music with the Clarital Duo.
Cyprus Medieval Museum (Lemesos Castle) - 10:15-12:15 Educational program "A Story is to be heard within the castle’s silence”, for the pupils of the 4th grade of the 9th Primary School of Lemesos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
Museum of Education – Vasa, Lemesos - 9:00-10:30 & 10:45-12:15 Educational program “Vasa school Teaches us” for the pupils of the 16th Primary School of Lemesos-Polykarpos Vlachos and their parents (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
Holy Church of Panagia Angeloktisti, Kiti - 8:00-12:30 Educational program and making of mosaic, “Tracing Angels” for the pupils of the 5th grade of Kiti Primary School (Museum Education, Ministry of Education and Culture-Primary Education).
SATURDAY, 19 MAY 2018State Gallery of Contemporary Cypriot Art Interactive art workshops for children and parents / guardians with artist & art teacher Rea Afantitou. “The Sound of a Dot, a Line and a Form”. A hands-on educational approach to elements of art and their musicality. - 16:00-17:30 for children 6-9 years & 18:00-19:30 for children 10-12 years (Booking essential: tel. 22458228)- Photographic presentation of artworks by students who took part in the art educational program Children of the State Gallery (2017-2018). The programme was designed and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Culture. (Organised by the Department of Primary Education and the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture). - 20:15 “Mountaintop”: Performance by visual artist PASHIAS, in conversation with selected works of Christoforos Savva from the State Collection, marking the 50th anniversary of the historical artist’s death.- 21:15 DJ set by Lefteris Moumtzis & Reception in the garden.
The A.G. Leventis Gallery - 11:00 “Agonies – Diamantis” Special guided tour by Dr. Eleni S. Nikita, Curator of the temporary exhibition.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation - 20:00 & 22:00 Music Performances: Φανερωµένες-Revealed (ft. Amalgamation choir). Byzantine Museum & Art Gallery (Archbishop Makarios III Foundation) - 9:00 - 13:00 permanent exhibition and exhibition of stolen works of art that have been repatriated.- 10:00 Opening of exhibition "Children adopt the works of the Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery”: artwork by pupils who participated in the educational programs “Journey through Byzantine Art”
and “Hymn to Freedom” of the Ministry of Education and Culture (2017-2018). A presentation and guided tour will follow, as well as art workshops.- Byzantine hymns by choir “Kyprii Melodoi.- Music and theatrical performance: “Dhighenis and Harondas” by the group “Koumbi”.- 11:15 - 11:45 Special guided tour of the Museum’s Byzantine treasures by Dr. Ioannis Eliades.- 11:45 - 12:30 Special guided tour of the Asia Minor collection of the Asia Minor Association of Cyprus by Ms. Antonia Prodromou.
The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 11:00 - 12:30 The Leventis Museum goes to the Atsas Training Centre. Educational Program: “Knights, dancers and birds…like clay in the hands of children”. Medieval ceramic art meets the children’s creativity. For more info: www.atsastraining.com.cy/pages/gr.php
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum- 20:00 Museum educational activity titled “A Night at the Museum”, (screening of film & overnight stay at the museum) for the pupils of the 5th grade of Voroklini Primary School & of the 6th grade of Deryneia Primary School (a collaboration between the Pierides Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Culture & the Open School of Agia Napa Municipality).
SUNDAY, 20 ΜAY 2018Ethnographic Museum (The Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion) - 18:00-19:00 Creative activities for children 4-10 years old- 18:00 & 19:00 Guided tours by the Department of Antiquities (in Greek).- 20:00-22:00 Concert with SANTOUTO and Christina Polykarpou.
Cyprus Folk Art Museum – Society of Cypriot Studies - 10:00-18:30 "Discovering Cyprus’ Intangible Cultural Heritage" (Organisers: Cyprus Folk Art Museum – Society of Cypriot Studies & Cyprus National Commission for UNESCO) Folk tales for children & workshops for adults and children, centred around the National List of Intangible Heritage for 2017.a. Workshop on the production of Sweets from Koilani village (in collaboration with the Koilani Association), b. Traditional pottery-making of Foini village (in collaboration with the Community Council of Foini),c. The art of soft basket weaving in the local community of Akrotiri, Lemesos (Limassol) (in collaboration with the Community Council of Akrotiri),d. Workshop on traditional Cyprus dances & traditional musical event in the Museum courtyard (in collaboration with the Limassol Folk Association).
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, Associated with the Pierides Foundation [NiMAC] - 11:00 Opening and guided tour of the exhibition Drone Vision: Warfare, Surveillance and Protest with the artists (in English).- 12:00 Kurdish meal and music with Dj Sofronis Sofroniou.
Kallinikeio Municipal Museum of Athienou- 15:00-17:00 Free entry to the Museum and exhibition & art activity for children.
Thalassa Agia Napa Municipal Museum - 20:00 Opening of exhibition of Panicos Panayi: “In the paths of Alexander the Great”.
SATURDAY 19, SUNDAY 20 & SUNDAY 27 MAY 2018Hambis Printmaking Centre, Platanisteia Exhibition "Antiquities and landscapes of Hellenism". - Prints and illustrated books from the collection of the Hambis Printmaking Museum from the 16th century up to modern times - Greece, Asia Minor & Cyprus- 11:00-12:00 Free guided tour of the exhibition by the Museum Curator Hélène Reeb-Τsangaris.
MONDAY, 21 MAY 2018Theatro Polis OPAP, 10-12 Tempon St., 1016 Nicosia, tel.: 22797400, www.nimac.org.cy - 19:00 “Selfies with the Dead: a Preface to the Question of Political Community with the Dead”. Lecture by Mick Wilson (Head of the Valand Academy, University of Gothenburg).
TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018Local Archaeological Kourion Museum, Episkopi - 18:00 Outdoor photographic exhibition in the Museum courtyard.- 18:30-19:30 Guided tour by Archaeological Officers of the Department of Antiquities.- 19:30-19:40 Welcome note by the President of the Episkopi Community Council.- 19:40-19:50 Welcome note by the Curator of Antiquities Dr. Despina Pilides. - 19:50-20:00 Awarding of the three most popular photographs within the framework of the online photo contest "The Museum and the Ancient Monuments of Episkopi through the visitor’s lens”.- 20:00 Musical program.
SATURDAY, 26 MAY 2018Local Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmith-work, Lefkara- 18:00-18:30 Lecture by Dr. Katia Galatariotou (in Greek), "The Story of Neophytos the Recluse". - 18:30 Opening of art exhibition by Lefteris Olymbios, “The Story of Neophytos the Recluse”. Exhibition duration: 26 May - 9 September 2018(Organised by: Department of Antiquities & Lefkara Municipality) Reception will follow. Visitors will also be able to visit the newly designed reconstruction of a traditional blacksmiths' smithy.
SUNDAY, 27 MAY 2018The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia- 10:30-12:00 Interactive educational theatre program (in Greek) focusing on Medieval Nicosia: “When history breaks through the museum showcase…” Reservations: [email protected] / 22661475 (etx. 106 ή 110)