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Kosta Dalageorgas
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Experience the people, ideas, and traditions that shape Greek culture.
What's New & What's Next
Experience the people, ideas, and traditions that shape Greek culture through film and cultural exchange.
THE TRIAL OF THEMISTOCLES:
Relive the National Hellenic Museum's Trial of Themistocles
Hero or Traitor? You Decide.
Relive the National Hellenic Museum's acclaimed production of The Trial of Themistocles on Lakeshore Public Media, presented live last year at the Harris Theater Chicago.
One of ancient Athens' most celebrated yet controversial figures, Themistocles transformed Athens into the ancient world's foremost naval power and led the Greek victory at the Battle of Salamis. Yet later, he was accused of betraying Athens when he entered the service of the Persian King Artaxerxes I.
Did personal ambition outweigh public service? Or was he one of history's greatest patriots?
Watch on Lakeshore Public Media.
Premieres Friday, July 17 | 8:30 PM CT
Encore Tuesday, July 21 | 11:00 PM CT
"THE ODYSSEY" SPECIAL SCREENING
Post-Film Literary Discussion Presented by the NHM at the Music Box Theatre
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 | 3PM | AT THE MUSIC BOX THEATRE
Tickets on sale TODAY at 12:00 PM!
On Saturday, August 1, 3:00 PM, the National Hellenic Museum is proud to co-present a special screening of “The Odyssey,” at the Music Box Theatre, continuing its mission to bring ancient stories to life through storytelling and shared cultural experiences.
This special screening will be followed by a post-screening panel discussion featuring Dr. Young Richard Kim (University of Illinois, Chicago), Dr. Krishni Burns (University of Illinois, Chicago), and Dr. Germán Campos-Muñoz (Northwestern University).
Tickets for this special screening
and post-film discussion on
Saturday, August 1, at 3:00 PM
will be available to purchase
starting today at noon.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE
MUSEUMS IN CONVERSATION:
NHM x Swedish American Museum
Exploring Folk Greek & Swedish Costumes, Dance, & Music
Tuesday, July 14, 11 AM
In person at the Swedish American Museum
Free to join!
Sign Up Here!
Adult Crafting
Night – Cross Stich & Weaving
Weds, July 29, 6 PM
In person at the NHM
$20 for Members / $25 for Non-Members
Sign Up Here!
Online Panel Discussion – “Chicago Neighborhoods as Evolving Cultural Hubs”
Thurs, Aug 20, 7 PM
On Zoom, sign up to get the link
Free to join!
Sign Up Here!
The National Hellenic Museum and the Swedish American Museum are partnering for the next installment of Museums in Conversation through July and August 2026. This collaboration’s theme, Chicago as a Cultural Hub, will highlight how immigrant communities have shaped the city through traditions, institutions, and the arts.
Throughout the remainder of the summer, members at the NHM and SAMAC will have reciprocal membership while visiting each Museum and are invited to join specially curated programming at an inclusive member rate.
This collaboration’s special programming includes a Family Free Day at the Swedish American Museum, a craft night to learn about cross stitch and weaving at the National Hellenic Museum, and an online community discussion focusing on the role of immigrant communities and how they shaped Chicago neighborhoods.
Join us for our special programs with the Swedish American Museum this July and August!
LEARN MORE ABOUT MUSEUMS IN CONVERSATION
AT THE MUSEUM
SUMMER FAMILY FUN:
Summer Programming at the NHM
Children and their caretakers are invited to join us, in person at the National Hellenic Museum, for fun activities this summer. All events are free of charge.
🏛️ Greek Myth Story Time & Craft
️Friday, July 17 | 11:00 AM
Discover the past this summer through stories, games, and hands-on adventures! Join us Fridays for Story Time, plus exciting activities like a mock archaeological dig, Reader’s Theater performances, and ancient games from long ago. It’s a fun and interactive way for kids to learn, imagine, and explore history all summer long!
SIGN UP HERE TO JOIN US!
ONLINE PROGRAMS
NHM ONLINE FILM CLUB:
Join us once a month for a conversation about a selected film. The films are either adaptations of classical mythology or are allegories for classical mythology.
Check back here for the Fall movie lineup, coming soon!
Please note: These are discussion-only events. There will not be a live screening of the film during the session. Participants are encouraged to watch the movie in advance so they can fully engage in the conversation.
"O' Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000)
MON, JUL 27 | 7:00 PM | ON ZOOM
Discuss "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" with fellow adults—watch in advance, no screening, just great conversation and insights. Sign up here!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Museum Newsletter | Summer 2026
Gala | September 26, 2026
Homerathon | October 29 - 30, 2026
CURRENT EXHIBITS AT NHM
Reaching for the American Dream: The Greek Story in America
Storytelling in Cloth and Light
Legacy, Renewal & Unity and Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White
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MUSEUM HOURS
Museum Public Hours: Thursday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission is free for all on the first Sunday of the month June – August 2026.
Tours are available seven days a week.
To schedule a tour, email educ...@hellenicmuseum.org or call 312-544-1221
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