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National Hellenic Museum
History Museum and Museum
Greektown, Chicago
The experts at Explore Chicago and Time Out Chicago Kids recommend this place
"Greek Monsters exhibit by design compnany Beetroot"(2 Tips)
"Greek immigrants through interactive exhibitions"(2 Tips)
"Greek American story through interactive exhibitions."(2 Tips)
"rooftop terrace for panoramic views"(2 Tips)
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- Explore ChicagoApril 18, 2012The museum tells the stories of Greek immigrants through interactive exhibitions for kids and adults. Step onto the rooftop terrace of their newly opened building for awesome skyline views!
National Hellenic MuseumOctober 3, 2014The award-winning exhibition The Greek Monsters by Beetroot is on display in our main hall now through May 2015. The exhibition consists of statues, paintings and interactive components.
- The Street is my Gallery exhibit features amazing, larger than life images of the graffiti in Athens since the economic collapse.
- The Greek Monsters exhibit by design compnany Beetroot, is incredible!
- Chicago Cultural AllianceSeptember 17, 2012The NHM shares the Greek and Greek American story through interactive exhibitions. Discover the newest things in the ancient story.
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012The National Hellenic Museum is nominated for Best New Venue for Families in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at
Chicago Sister Cities InternationalAugust 24, 2012This wonderful museum tells the story of the Greek-American experience and the impact of Greek culture upon the world.- Don't miss the National Hellenic Museum's rooftop terrace for panoramic views of Downtown Chicago and Greektown.
- Chicago Cultural AllianceSeptember 17, 2012Learn about the Greek immigrant experience firsthand through NHM’s oral history interviews in the Oral History Center on the third floor.
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The National Hellenic Museum is the premier institution for sharing the Greek story, from the ancient Greeks to the modern Greek-American experience.
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- Mon, Wed, Fri
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thu
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
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