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Reopening of the Loverdos Museum
04.02.2026
We would like to inform you that starting on Friday 6th February , 2026, the Loverdos Museum will reopen and operate daily (except Tuesdays) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Lecture Series on Byzantine Art and Architecture at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
03 February 2026
A new lecture series organized by the Association of Friends of the Byzantine and Christian Museum will take place on 25 February, 18 March, and 6 May, focusing on topics related to Byzantine Art and Architecture. The series will feature distinguished speakers from the academic community, as well as professionals from the field of architecture and representatives of the Ministry of Culture.
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2026 New Year¢s Cake-Cutting Ceremony of the Association of Friends of the Byzantine and Christian Museum at the Loverdos Museum
30.01.2026
Photos from the 2026 New Year¢s cake-cutting event of the Association of Friends of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, held on Saturday, 24 January, at the Loverdos Museum (a branch of the Byzantine and Christian Museum), located at 6 Mavromichali Street, in the center of Athens.
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New Year¢s Cake-Cutting at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
28.01.2026
From the traditional New Year¢s cake-cutting event held on Thursday, January 15, at the Byzantine and Christian Museum.
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Christmas Wishes from the Byzantine and Christian Museum
10.12.2025
The Administration of the Byzantine and Christian Museum extends its warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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PRESS RELEASE – Christmas Educational Workshop for Children Ages 6–12 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
08.12.2025
A Journey into the Magic of Christmas! Christmas Educational Workshop for Children Ages 6–12 The Byzantine and Christian Museum invites its young friends on a unique journey into the magic of Christmas through images, stories, colors, and festive surprises! Using beautiful icons from the Museum¢s collections as a starting point, children will explore the world of the Nativity of Christ — the Virgin Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and all the little miracles that illuminate this special season. They will listen to enchanting stories, learn about Christmas traditions, and, of course, create their own Christmas-themed artwork. 🎨 Painting with Our Own Colors Young participants will have the opportunity to “bring to life” the icons presented, expressing their own artistic vision, imagination, and colors. 📚 Stories, Traditions & Festive Memories Tales, sounds, scents, and holiday memories will create a warm and magical atmosphere inside the Museum. 🗓 Dates & Times Sunday, December 14 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Archaeologists: Maria Skleida – Anna Deligianni Location: Duchess of Plakentia Building Sunday, December 21 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Archaeologists: Anna Deligianni – Ioanna Sandraveli Location: Dionysios Loverdos Museum (Byzantine & Christian Museum Branch) 📞 Registration: 2132139513 Participation is free. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your smile and join us to experience the magic of the holiday season! 📍 Addresses Byzantine and Christian Museum 22 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens – Tel.: 2132139500 Dionysios Loverdos Museum (BCM Branch) 6 Mavromichali Street, Athens – Tel.: 2103392147
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PRESS RELEASE – Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece
18.11.2025
The Byzantine and Christian Museum and the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Greece present the exhibition “Mount Athos through Sketches and Photographs”, a unique artistic and photographic tribute to Mount Athos, featuring the work of painter Andrey Yanev and professor Miroslav Dachev. The exhibition will be held from November 20 to December 4, 2025, at the Byzantine and Christian Museum (22 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens). Opening hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Sunday (closed on Tuesdays). Admission is free. The works are the result of more than 50 expeditions to Mount Athos over two decades, capturing not only the visual appearance but also the spiritual essence of the place. Through sketches and photographs, the creators invite us to a personal, introspective experience of Athos.
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European Day of Cultural Heritage Conservation 2025 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
29.10.2025
The activities of the Byzantine and Christian Museum held in the context of the celebration of the European Day of Cultural Heritage Conservation 2025 (13–19 October) were successfully completed. Throughout the week, visitors had the opportunity to become closely acquainted with the multifaceted work of the Department of Conservation of Antiquities, Works of Art and Archaeometry, through special guided tours and presentations focusing on the conservation of wall paintings, manuscripts, icons, paintings, and glass objects. The activities were carried out in small groups, in specially arranged areas of the Museum¢s conservation laboratories, offering a rare experience and insight into the methods, materials, and principles of the science of conservation. 👉 We warmly thank everyone who participated in and supported this year¢s celebration, contributing to the promotion of the importance of protecting and highlighting our cultural heritage. #BCM #ByzantineMuseum #EuropeanHeritageRestorationDay #CulturalHeritage #Conservation #MuseumLife #EuropeanConservationDay #CulturalHeritage
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PRESS RELEASE – Around Byzantium
22.10.2025
As part of the lecture series Around Byzantium, the Byzantine and Christian Museum invites you on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to a lecture by Dr. Ioannis Iliadis, Director of the Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, and Spyros Nasainas, Museum Architect, on the topic: “Presentation of the Renovated Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation in Nicosia: Content, Collaborations, and Design.” Dr. Ioannis Iliadis was born in occupied Trachoni of Kythera. He studied Art History at the University of Pisa in Italy, earned a master¢s degree in Medieval History and Art from the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Cyprus, with a thesis on the Cypriot painter Pavlos Ierographos and his workshop (17th century), and completed his doctoral dissertation on Cypriot Renaissance painting, focusing on the Latin Chapel at the Monastery of St. John Lampadistis in Kalopanayiotis. He is currently Director of the Byzantine Museum and Art Gallery at the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, where he has organized conferences, exhibitions, and educational programs. Spyros Nasainas was born in Nafplio and graduated from the School of Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). He completed his postgraduate studies at NTUA, where he is also pursuing his doctoral dissertation. He has worked at the Ephorate of Antiquities of Argolis, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, and the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage, and has collaborated with the Benaki Museum, the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation, various Ephorates of Antiquities, and institutions related to ancient, medieval, and modern cultural heritage in Greece and Cyprus. Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Byzantine and Christian Museum, 22 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens Admission: Free
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ANNOUNCEMENT – 2025 Sculpture Exhibition of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece
10.10.2025
2025 Sculpture Exhibition of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece at the Byzantine and Christian Museum 📅 October 9 – November 12, 2025 📍 Courtyard of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, 22 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens – Free Admission For the eighth consecutive year, the Byzantine and Christian Museum is hosting the traditional Sculpture Exhibition of the Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece (CFA), organized in collaboration with the Sculpture Department. The exhibition presents 99 medium-sized sculptures by 88 contemporary Greek sculptors, offering the public a unique opportunity to experience modern Greek sculpture in the Museum¢s natural setting. The exhibition was inaugurated on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM and will run until November 12, 2025. Admission is free, and guided tours will be offered by participating artists. 🔗 More information: www.byzantinemuseum.gr
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ANNOUNCEMENT – European Day of Conservation of Cultural Heritage 2025
10.10.2025
Byzantine and Christian Museum – European Heritage Days 2025 European Day of Conservation of Cultural Heritage October 19, 2025 Events: October 13–19, 2025 On Sunday, October 19, the European Day of Conservation of Cultural Heritage will be celebrated across Europe with a series of events and activities aimed at familiarizing the public with the conservation of antiquities and works of art, and highlighting its important role in safeguarding cultural heritage. At the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Department of Conservation of Antiquities, Works of Art, and Archaeometry will host a range of activities for adults, presented in groups of 8–12 participants. 🔗 Registration: Contact Ms. Nanou at +30 213 2139513, Monday–Saturday (except Tuesdays), 09:00–15:00. Participation is free. Program: Conservation and Mounting Methods of Detached Wall Paintings at the Byzantine & Christian Museum Guided tour of the museum¢s permanent exhibition and the wall painting conservation workshop, presenting actual conservation cases. Group size: 10 participants 🗓️ Monday, October 13, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM (Duration: 1 hour) Conservation of Manuscripts and Printed Works at the Byzantine & Christian Museum Tour of the manuscripts, printed works, and paper conservation laboratory, revealing the materials and methods used to preserve the museum¢s rare and valuable collection. Group size: 10 participants (adults) 🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ⏰ Start times: 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM (Duration: 45 minutes) Conservation of Icons at the Byzantine & Christian Museum Tour of the icons and woodcarving conservation workshop and a brief visit to the permanent exhibition. Participants will observe conservation stages of various icons from the museum¢s collection. Group size: 12 participants 🗓️ Wednesday, October 15, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM (Duration: 1 hour) “Glass, Capturing the Light” Educational presentation on glass at the museum¢s micro-technology and ceramics workshop. Learn about the unique nature of glass, the production techniques of ancient objects, and its specific forms of deterioration. Group size: 8 participants 🗓️ Thursday, October 16, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM (Duration: 1 hour) Conservation of Paintings at the Byzantine & Christian Museum Tour of the painting conservation workshop. Group size: 10 participants 🗓️ Friday, October 17, 2025 ⏰ 11:00 AM (Duration: 45 minutes)
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ANNOUNCEMENT – European Heritage Days
30.09.2025
The Byzantine and Christian Museum participated in this year¢s European Heritage Days 2025 with the activity: “Architectural Identity through the Traces of the Past: Churches, Secular Buildings, and the Memory of Place.” Themed guided tours, held on September 26, 27, and 28 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum and the Loverdos Museum, highlighted the rich architectural heritage from the Byzantine period to the 19th century, attracting significant public interest.
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Loverdos Museum Announcement
29.09.2025
On Wednesday, 1st October, the Loverdos Museum, 6 Mavromichali Street, will remain closed.
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PRESS RELEASE- 'AROUND BYZANTIUM'
22.09.2025
As part of the lecture series “Around Byzantium”, the Byzantine and Christian Museum invites you on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at 19:00, to the event “The Biblical Susanna, from Byzantium to the Present Day”, on the occasion of the publication of Markos Defaranas¢ book, History of Susanna, by the University of Crete Press, edited by David Holton & Tasoula M. Markomichelaki. The event will be coordinated by Assoc. Professor of Modern Greek Philology at the Department of Philology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and editor of the volume, Tasoula M. Markomichelaki. Speakers include: David Holton, Emeritus Professor of Modern Greek Philology, University of Cambridge, and editor of the volume Ulrich Mönnig, Professor of Byzantine and Modern Greek Philology, University of Hamburg Kirki Kefalea, Professor of Comparative Religious Literature, School of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Ioanna Char. Sandraveli, Head of the Icon Collection Department, BCM The event will be musically accompanied by Dimitris Kountouras (Renaissance flutes) and Ieva Baublyte (harp and Renaissance flutes), performing music of the Renaissance inspired by Susanna. Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 Time: 19:00 Venue: Byzantine and Christian Museum Admission: Free to the public
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PRESS RELEASE – Byzantine and Christian Museum: European Heritage Days 2025
17.09.2025
Byzantine and Christian Museum European Heritage Days 2025 “Architectural Heritage – Bridging the Past with the Future” (September 26–28, 2025) The Byzantine and Christian Museum is participating in this year¢s European Heritage Days with the activity: “Architectural Identity through the Traces of the Past: Churches, Secular Buildings, and the Memory of Place.” This activity is designed for adult groups and includes themed guided tours highlighting the architectural heritage of the Byzantine, Post-Byzantine, and Modern periods. 🔹 Guided Tours Program September 26, 2025 “Tracing Church Architecture: Architectural Testimonies of Byzantium” & “Images: Architecture as Place and Symbol” → 10:00–11:00 & 11:00–12:00 September 27, 2025 “The Duchess of Plakentia¢s Mansion: 19th-Century Architecture in Athens” & “The Garden as Archaeological Landscape: Outdoor Tour” → 10:00–11:00 & 11:00–12:00 September 28, 2025 “The Loverdos Museum: Private Architecture of the Late 19th Century” → 10:00–11:00 & 11:00–12:00 📍 Venues: Byzantine and Christian Museum, 22 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, 106 75 Loverdos Museum, 6 Mavromichali Street, Athens, 10679 Free admission on the weekend of September 27 & 28, 2025 Maximum group size: 30 participants per tour 🔗 Registration: Interested participants should contact Ms. Nanou at +30 213 2139513, Monday–Friday (except Tuesdays), 09:00–15:00.
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Announcement for Educators
10.09.2025
The Byzantine and Christian Museum informs educators who are unable to attend the scheduled guided tours that they can participate in professional development sessions. These sessions aim to familiarize teachers with the museum¢s exhibition spaces, enabling them to independently and creatively guide school visits. Dates: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 1:00–2:30 PM Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00–2:30 PM Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability. For registration and further information, interested educators can contact Ms. Nanou at +30 213 2139513, Monday–Friday (except Tuesdays), 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
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Announcement on the Operation of the Loverdos Museum
11.08.2025
THE DIONYSIOS LOVERDOS MUSEUM MAVROMICHALI STREET 6 IS OPEN DAILY EXCEPT TUESDAY FROM 8.30 - 3.30 ENTRANCE IS FREE
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Drama School of the Athens Conservatoire
30.06.2025
On 20 June 2025, the Byzantine and Christian Museum once again hosted the annual performance of the Drama School of the Athens Conservatoire, in collaboration with the London School of Music and Dramatic Art, held at the Museum¢s open-air Amphitheatre.
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"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations"
30.06.2025
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations" Second half of the 15th century Â×Ì 13110 BCM 13110
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Prayer and Saints Peter and Paul
29.06.2025
Prayer and Saints Peter and Paul 16th century BCM 13183
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Announcement from the Byzantine and Christian Museum
27.06.2025
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, THE PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS OF THE BYZANTINE AND CHRISTIAN MUSEUM WILL REMAIN CLOSED DUE TO WORK. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29, THE BYZANTINE AND CHRISTIAN MUSEUM WILL OPERATE NORMALLY
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Announcement from the Byzantine and Christian Museum
24.06.2025
The permanent exhibition of the Byzantine and Christian Museum will remain closed from Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27 due to maintenance.
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Press Release – Exhibition “Byzantium – Ravenna: Icons of Italian Fashion”
23.05.2025
The inauguration of the exhibition “Byzantium – Ravenna: Icons of Italian Fashion” took place with great success on Tuesday, May 21, 2025. The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of Italy in Athens in collaboration with the Polimoda Institute of Florence, as part of the inaugural edition of the global tribute “Italian Fashion Days Worldwide.” Hosted at the Byzantine and Christian Museum until July 21, 2025, the exhibition highlights the influence of Byzantine art—and in particular the mosaics of Ravenna—on contemporary Italian fashion. The artistic direction is by Massimiliano Giornetti, Director of Polimoda, while the exhibition benefits from the scholarly and curatorial contribution of the internationally renowned fashion collector Angelo Caroli, with the support of the National Chamber of Italian Fashion. The exhibition features 20 stunning haute couture creations from the 1960s to 2020, accompanied by iconic accessories. Among them are works by Armani, Ferré, Prada, Valentino, Versace, Capucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Krizia, Gucci, and Romeo Gigli, who, inspired by the shimmering mosaics, imperial purple, and opulence of Byzantium, reinterpret the cultural depth of Ravenna and the Eastern tradition through fashion. The inauguration was attended by over 250 guests, including members of the Greek government, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and figures from the artistic community.
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Green Cultural Routes 2025
20 May 2025
As part of the communication initiative “Green Cultural Routes” (May 22–25, 2025), organized by the Directorate of Archaeological Museums, Exhibitions and Educational Programs of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, the Byzantine and Christian Museum is organizing the following activities for the general public on Saturday, May 24: Thematic guided tour of the permanent exhibition: Discovering Nature through Selected Exhibits of the Byzantine and Christian Museum Time: 10:00–11:00 and 11:00–12:00 Presentation at the Conservation Laboratory of Minor Arts and Ceramics: “Glass: A Material Always in Recycling” Time: 11:00–12:00 and 12:30–13:30 Meeting point: Main entrance, Byzantine and Christian Museum Maximum number of participants per group: – 20 participants for the guided tour – 12 participants for the presentation Registration: Advance registration is required by calling +30 213 213 9513 (Wednesday–Friday, 10:00–14:00). On Saturday, May 24, admission to the Museum will be free of charge for participants in the activities.
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International Museum Day – Byzantine and Christian Museum 2025
14 May 2025
The Byzantine and Christian Museum participates in the celebration of International Museum Day 2025. On this occasion, admission to the museum will be free of charge, and guided tours will be offered at the following times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration is required by calling +30 213 2139513 (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). On May 18, International Museum Day, the museum will welcome visitors with free admission.
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Lecture Series – Around Byzantium
13.05.2025
As part of the lecture series “Around Byzantium,” the Byzantine and Christian Museum invites you on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00 p.m., to a lecture to be held at the Auditorium of the Byzantine and Christian Museum. Lecture topic: “Homoousios with the Father: 1,700 Years since the First Ecumenical Council and the Entry of Christianity into the Age of Canon.” Constantinos Ioannou, Adjunct Lecturer in Byzantine History at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, offers a historical approach to the First Ecumenical Council, placing it within the context of the early process of normalization in the history of ideas. Date: Thursday, May 22 Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue: Auditorium, Byzantine and Christian Museum Admission: Free to the public
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ATHENS FESTIVAL – World Premiere at the Athens Festival Andreas Polyzoopoulos & Alexandros Miaris Live
05 May 2025
ATHENS FESTIVAL 2025 – World Premiere at the Byzantine and Christian Museum Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 | Time: 20:30 Venue: Byzantine and Christian Museum The Athens Festival presents a unique musical evening featuring the world premiere of an original work by two internationally acclaimed Greek artists. Renowned trumpeter Andreas Polyzoopoulos joins forces on stage for the first time with distinguished composer and musician Alexandros Miaris, creating a one-of-a-kind musical encounter that promises to leave a lasting mark on the contemporary artistic scene. Their collaborative work, presented to the public for the first time, blends jazz and contemporary classical music with strong influences from Mediterranean sounds, improvisation, and experimental approaches. It is a musical experience that balances the poetry of sound with the freedom of expression. This event is part of the Athens Festival 2025 program, which brings audiences closer to contemporary art forms and highlights the exceptional creative talents of Greece. Admission is free and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Organized by: Municipality of Athens
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Exhibition: L¢oro dipinto: El Greco and the Uninterrupted Dialogue between Crete and Venice
04 May 2025
Exhibition Opening
PRESS RELEASE On April 29, 2025, the Apartments of the Doges at the Palazzo Ducale in Venice hosted the highly successful opening of the exhibition “L¢oro dipinto: El Greco e il dialogo ininterrotto tra Creta e Venezia”, organized by the Foundation of Venetian Museums (FMCV) in collaboration with the Byzantine and Christian Museum and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. The opening ceremony was attended by H.E. Eleni Sourani, Ambassador of Greece to Rome, His Eminence Polykarpos, Metropolitan of Italy, Professor Bruno Bernardi, Honorary Consul of Greece in Venice, Ms. Marina Kedrou, Honorary Consul of Greece in Trieste, Mr. V. Kousousas, Director of the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice, Mr. D. Zafeiropoulos, President of the Greek Community of Venice, Academician Mr. Paschalis Kitromilides, among others. The exhibition was represented on behalf of the Minister of Culture, Ms. Lina Mendoni, by Ms. Olympia Vikatos, General Director of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage, who conveyed the Minister¢s greetings. The exhibition “L¢oro dipinto: El Greco e il dialogo ininterrotto tra Creta e Venezia” extends beyond art to explore politics, society, and commercial exchanges, spanning four centuries of artistic and cultural interaction connecting Venice with Crete. It focuses on original works produced by both well-known and lesser-known painters of the Cretan School, when the art of the Byzantine East encountered the art of the Renaissance West, a milieu in which Domenikos Theotokopoulos emerged, later internationally known as El Greco. The Palazzo Ducale hosts a total of 150 works, mostly from the Byzantine and Christian Museum and the Dionysios Loverdos Museum. Additional contributions were provided by Saint Catherine Monastery of Sinai in Heraklion, the Historical Museum of Crete, the National Gallery of Athens, and the Onassis Foundation. Works of the Cretan School, Renaissance pieces, and works by El Greco also come from the Hellenic Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice, Museo Correr, the Ca Rezzonico collection, the Fondazione Giancarlo Ligabue, the Prado Museum, among others. Starting from representative works of the Palaiologan Renaissance from the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the exhibition is organized into seven chronological sections illustrating the evolution of painting born from the artistic union of Greece and Venice. It begins in the 15th century with early Cretan masters such as Angelos Akotantos and Andreas Ritzos, who began to turn towards the Gothic West, while the influence of the Venetian Renaissance is visible in the works of some artists, such as Ioannis Permeniatis. The most prominent representatives of this artistic development were Georgios Klontzas and Michael Damaskinos, while the centerpiece is Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), who left Crete for Venice around 1567. A separate section is dedicated to the Venetian–Ottoman wars in the Peloponnese and the fall of Candia in 1669, which forced Cretan painters such as Theodoros Poulakis, Elias Moskos, Lambardos, Victor, and others to relocate their activities to areas under Venetian control, including the Ionian Islands, primarily Corfu and Zakynthos, or to Venice itself, like Emmanouil Tzanes. The seventh and final section of the exhibition is devoted to the Greek Community of Venice, highlighting its distinct cultural and religious identity and the adjacent Church of Saint George of the Greeks, fully integrated into the city¢s economic and urban fabric and serving as the true soul of Venice. The exhibition concludes with the impressive digital application Imago Physis, developed in collaboration with the National Institute for Nuclear Physics – CHNet Cultural Heritage Network, which delves into the material aspects of the icons and the techniques employed in the exhibited works. The exhibition is curated by Chiara Squarcina, Scientific Director of the Foundation of Venetian Museums, Aikaterini P. Dellaporta, General Director of the Byzantine and Christian Museum, and Andrea Bellieni, Director of Museo Correr.
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O, Sweet Spring — Musical Walk with the Athens State Orchestra at the Byzantine and Christian Museum
11 April 2025
The Athens State Orchestra continues its Musical Walks, this time with a special Easter edition at the Byzantine and Christian Museum. On Holy Monday, April 14, at 19:30, the public is invited to experience a moving musical journey, where the sacred spirit of the Baroque period comes alive through authentic period instruments and performances inspired by the themes of Holy Week and Spring. The program features works by major Baroque composers, highlighting the deep spirituality and sensitivity of the era. Performers: Vasilis Soukas – Baroque violin Angelos Repapis – viola da gamba Dimitris Vamvas – Baroque oboe Alexandros Oikonomou – Baroque bassoon Sebastianos Motorinos – harpsichord Venue: Byzantine and Christian Museum Date: Monday, April 14 Time: 19:30 Admission: Free, with priority seating A night filled with sound and emotion, in the sacred and intimate setting of a unique museum. Don¢t miss it!
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ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE LOVERDOS MUSEUM OPERATION
07.01.2025
We regret to inform you that the Loverdos Museum will be closed to the public for internal works until further announcement.
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From the honorary event for Eleni Glykatzi-Arwheiler
31.12.2024
Photographic material from the scholarly tribute held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, by the Byzantine and Christian Museum in honor of Professor Eleni Glykatzi-Arwheiler, Professor of Byzantine History at Paris I, Panthéon – Sorbonne University.
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From Music — Christmas Event at the Dionysios Loverdos Museum
31.12.2024
The concert featured religious and Ionian (Heptanesian) music performed by the Men¢s Polyphonic Choir of the Church of Saint George Karyki (Karitsi), Athens (founded in 1896). The choir included the following performers: Nikolaos Valsamos Spyridon Kontos Christos Lazos Nikolaos Karagkiazis Vasileios Giannopoulos A harmonious evening celebrating tradition and the festive spirit in the historic setting of the Dionysios Loverdos Museum.
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CHRISTMAS AT THE LOVERDOS MUSEUM 🎄
18.12.2024
Tied with a Red Thread…” On the occasion of Christmas at the Loverdos Museum (6 Mavromichali Street), adults and families were guided through the museum, learned the basic principles of knitting, and created their own Christmas ornaments.
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THE BYZANTINE AND CHRISTIAN MUSEUM HONORS PROFESSOR ELENI GLYKATZI-ARWHEILER
12 December 2024
On Sunday, December 15, the Byzantine and Christian Museum will host a scholarly tribute in honor of Professor Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler, Professor of Byzantine History at Paris I, Panthéon – Sorbonne University. The event will feature distinguished Byzantinists from Greece and abroad, who will speak about her work as a university educator. Among the invited speakers are Michel Kaplan and Jean-Claude Cheynet from the Sorbonne, Athanasios Markopoulos and Marina Loukaki from the Faculty of Philosophy at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while Professor Ufuk Kocabas from Istanbul University will present his excavation of the Theodosian harbor, which has yielded the largest number of Byzantine shipwrecks discovered to date. Entry by invitation only.
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Announcement – School Visit Reservations (January–June 2025)
05.12.2024
Reservations for Independent School Visits – January to June 2025 Reservations for independent school visits for the period January–June 2025 will open on Monday, 9 December 2024. To schedule a visit, it is necessary to complete the form below and send it to edu.bma@culture.gr Confirmation of the reservation will be sent via email from the Museum. For any further information, please contact 213 213 9507, Monday–Friday, 09:00–14:00.
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Announcement - Change for the opening hours of the Byzantine & Christian Museum and the Dionysios Loverdos Museum
15.11.2024
We would like to inform you that on Sunday, the 17th of November 2024, the Byzantine and Christian Museum will be open until 13:00 and the Dionysios Loverdos Museum will be closed to the public.
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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE BXM SHOP
05 November 2024
The Byzantine and Christian Museum shop will remain closed due to inventory.
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Announcement regarding the Museum Shop Operation
25 October 2024
We would like to inform you that the Musum Shop will be closed to the public on Wednesday October 30th and Thursday October 31st 2024 due to inventory.
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Announcement for the Library operation
16 October 2024
We would like to inform you that on Thursday, Octomber 17, 2024, the library of the Byzantine and Christian Museum will be open to the public from 12:00 p.m.
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Museum Shop operation
16.05.2024
We would like to inform you that the Byzantine and Christian Museum Shop will be open to the public on Saturday (25/05/2024), celebrating International Museum Day. On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the Museum Shop will remain closed.
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Announcement regarding the Operation of the Museum shop
01 May 2024
We would like to inform you that, besides the weekdays, the Byzantine and Christian Museum Shop will be open to the public on Holy Saturday (04/05/2024) and on the weekends of May 11 and 12, and May 25 and 26, 2024. On other weekends and holidays, the Museum Shop will remain closed.
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ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE LIBRARY
22 April 2024
We would like to inform you that the library of the Byzantine and Christian Museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Library reopening
09.11.2023
We would like to inform you that from Monday, the 13th of November 2023 the Museum library will reopen to the public...
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