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The National Hellenic Museum is the premier institution for sharing the Greek story from ancient times to the modern Greek American experience.

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A Year With The Odyssey Continues with Homerathon!

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:30-8:00 PM
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Take part in the epic journey of The Odyssey and join us for Homerathon, as we partner with UIC Chicago’s Department of Classic and Mediterranean Studies to bring Homer’s timeless tale to life, read aloud, from beginning to end.

We’ll close out the first day with Homerathon Happy Hour. Stop by the museum after work, grab a drink, and read a passage from Homer’s epic poem, or settle in to listen, mingle, and enjoy the evening.

Sign up to read a passage or simply stop by to listen as the story unfolds. Everyone is welcome.

Sign up for your passage today at the link in our bio! by @hellenicmuseum

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We're thrilled to once again be a participant site for National Hellenic Museum for Open House Chicago this weekend, October 17 and 18, from 10 am to 4 pm on both days. And the best part? Admission is FREE!

Join us as we showcase our contemporary masterpiece of a building. Inspired by classical Greek and Byzantine influences, our building is a true marvel that you won't want to miss.

Visitors are invited to explore the entire Museum and each of its galleries, including the rooftop (weather permitting) at their own leisure. Guided tours will also be available at the top of every hour.

Additionally, we offer a special guest experience in our classroom studio where children and adults can participate in hands-on activities that connect ancient Greek culture to the present time. Activities include:

-Into the Modern: Using architectural forms found in Ancient Greek structures, as well as modern forms, visitors can create their own unique city skyline.

-Paint Like an Ancient Potter: Learn about traditional Greek motifs in Ancient Greek pottery, such as meanders, waves, and the symbolism of wheat and olive branches. Try your own hand at classical design using paint pens to decorate small clay pots.

#OHC2026 #Chicago #architecture by @hellenicmuseum

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A Year With The Odyssey Continues with Homerathon!

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:30-8:00 PM
Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Take part in the epic journey of The Odyssey and join us for Homerathon, as we partner with UIC Chicago’s Department of Classic and Mediterranean Studies to bring Homer’s timeless tale to life, read aloud, from beginning to end.

Sign up to read a passage or simply stop by to listen as the story unfolds. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday Evening Homerathon Happy Hour

We’ll close out the first day with Homerathon Happy Hour. Stop by the museum after work, grab a drink, and read a passage from Homer’s epic poem, or settle in to listen, mingle, and enjoy the evening.

Sign up for your passge today at the link in our bio! by @hellenicmuseum

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Elegant, vibrant, and enduring. ✨

Three words to describe our newest exhibition, The Odyssey Reimagined, at the National Hellenic Museum.

Art has the power to inspire, connect, and spark conversation, and this exhibition invites visitors to experience it through their own perspectives.

Now it’s your turn! Experience The Odyssey Reimagined and tell us how you would describe it in three words in the comments below. 👇

#art #newexhibit #odyssey #thingstodochicago #westloop by @hellenicmuseum

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From raw materials to remarkable works of art. ✨

What began as discarded plastics, natural materials, and blocks of marble has been transformed into thought-provoking works of art.

Through creativity and craftsmanship, the artists of The Odyssey Reimagined breathe new life into unexpected materials, inviting us to see the familiar in an entirely new way.

Discover these transformations and more at the National Hellenic Museum.

📍The Odyssey Reimagined | Tickets available on our website!

#art #newexhibit #odyssey #thingstodochicago #westloop by @hellenicmuseum

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Meet Cortney Lederer of @cnlprojects , curator of The Odyssey Reimagined at the National Hellenic Museum.

Bringing a nearly 3,000-year-old story into the present, The Odyssey Reimagined features the work of 16 contemporary artists from around the world, each offering a fresh perspective on themes of journey, identity, displacement, belonging and the meaning of home.

Through a range of materials and perspectives, the exhibition invites visitors to experience The Odyssey through a contemporary lens and consider why its themes continue to resonate today.

A special thank you to all of the participating artists whose work and unique perspectives brought The Odyssey Reimagined to life.

📍 The Odyssey Reimagined is now on view at the National Hellenic Museum through January 2028. by @hellenicmuseum

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REMINDER: THREE REMAINING SILENT AUCTION ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR BIDDING
There’s still time to bid on these three fantastic items from the National Hellenic Museum’s Gala! If you missed the Silent Auction or didn’t get a chance to bid at the event, place your bid now before it closes.

Link in our bio to place your bids.

BIDDING CLOSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026, 11:59 PM CT

Your winning bid supports the National Hellenic Museum and its mission to connect people of all generations to Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story. by @hellenicmuseum

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Gotta love a field trip, especially when it takes me to Greektown Chicago AND National Hellenic Museum! Checked out the new exhibit, ‘The Odyssey Reimagined’. Through painting, photography, textiles, sculpture, and sound, 17 contemporary artists interpret Homer’s epic poem. Through these works, we revisit the past to inform our present and future. What a genius Homer was… he continues to inspire us and create dialogue thousands of years later! Don’t miss it. Runs through January 2028. | #nationalhellenic #greektownchicago #greeks #theodyssey #chicagomuseum taken in National Hellenic Museum by @hellenicmuseum

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A large and enthusiastic crowd joined us for a special preview of The Odyssey Reimagined exhibition, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts, Philhellenes, families, friends and Museum supporters to celebrate this contemporary reimagining of Homer’s epic.

Curated by Cortney Lederer and Sydney Gush of @cnlprojects, The Odyssey Reimagined features 16 contemporary artists exploring the enduring themes of Homer’s Odyssey through painting, sculpture, photography, textiles and sound. Through themes of homecoming, belonging, love, loyalty, adversity and the choices we make, the exhibition brings an ancient story into new conversations, connecting past and present.

We are deeply grateful to all 16 participating artists for sharing their work, creativity and distinctive perspectives with us.

Kyriakos Alexandros • Jyl Bonaguro • Judith Brotman • Jenny Chi • Patricia Markos Dolan • Serena JV Elston • John Fotiadis • Yianna Foufas • Industry of the Ordinary • Gina Lee Robbins • Cydney M. Lewis • Rich Lo • Mina Papatheodorou Valyraki • Allison Svoboda • Diane Thodos • Kelsey Merreck Wagner

The Odyssey Reimagined is on view at the National Hellenic Museum through January 2028 and is included with Museum admission.

Generously sponsored by the John P. Calamos Foundation and the Christ N. Dalamares Family.

View photos from the event from the link in our bio.

#newexhibition #nationalhellenicmuseum #odyssey #contemporaryart #chicagothingstodo by @hellenicmuseum

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Take part in the epic journey of The Odyssey and join us for Homerathon, as we partner with UIC Chicago’s Department of Classic and Mediterranean Studies to bring Homer’s timeless tale to life, read aloud, from beginning to end.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:30-8:00 PM

Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Sign up to read a passage or simply stop by to listen as the story unfolds. Everyone is welcome.

We’ll close out the first day with Homerathon Happy Hour. Stop by the museum after work, grab a drink, and read a passage from Homer’s epic poem, or settle in to listen, mingle, and enjoy the evening.

Sign up for you passage today at the link in our bio! by @hellenicmuseum

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Connect, learn, and explore online with the NHM this October! 🍂

Join us from anywhere in the world as we dive into Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story—alongside a vibrant community of curious learners.

We’re excited to share our October lineup of online events, featuring engaging conversations on art, history, politics, Greek mythology, religion, culture, and more.

🏛️ Women in Homer | Tues, Oct 13 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Discussions

📖️ Aivali: A Story of Greeks and Turks in 1922 by Soloúp | Thurs, Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Book Club

📚️ Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan | Tues, Oct 20 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Young Readers Book Club

🎬 “My Fair Lady” (1964) | Mon, Oct 26 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Film Club
*Film will be discussed but not shown during the event.

🏛️ Euripides and Homer | Weds, Oct 28 | 12:00 PM | NHM Online Discussions

Register for any of our October online events through the link in our bio.

📸 Lead image is of a mask from Naoussa from our collection. This mask would be worn during the Boules Carnival.
🖼️ Book cover and poster images are used only to identify the work being discussed. All rights remain with their owners. These events are independent National Hellenic Museum programs and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the authors, publishers, studios, or other rights holders.

#Greekhistory #GreekMythology #learnonline #bookclub #filmclub

Connect, learn, and explore online with the NHM this October! 🍂

Join us from anywhere in the world as we dive into Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story—alongside a vibrant community of curious learners.

We’re excited to share our October lineup of online events, featuring engaging conversations on art, history, politics, Greek mythology, religion, culture, and more.

🏛️ Women in Homer | Tues, Oct 13 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Discussions

📖️ Aivali: A Story of Greeks and Turks in 1922 by Soloúp | Thurs, Oct 15 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Book Club

📚️ Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan | Tues, Oct 20 | 7:00 PM | NHM Online Young Readers Book Club

🎬 “My Fair Lady” (1964) | Mon, Oct 26 | 7:00 PM | NHM Onl by @hellenicmuseum

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An ancient Greek epic, reimagined for today! 🌊

Greektown is proud to celebrate the National Hellenic Museum’s newest exhibition, The Odyssey Reimagined, bringing together 16 contemporary artists and their interpretations of Homer’s nearly 3,000 year old epic.

Through painting, sculpture, photography, textiles and sound, the exhibition explores the themes that have kept The Odyssey relevant across generations, from homecoming and belonging to love, loyalty, adversity and the choices that shape our journeys.

The exhibition is part of the museum’s larger 'A Year with the Odyssey' program, offering a new way to connect with one of Greece’s most enduring stories right here in Greektown Chicago. The exhibition is generously sponsored by the John P. Calamos Foundation and the Christ N. Dalamares Family.

Plan a visit to the National Hellenic Museum and discover The Odyssey Reimagined through a new lens. by @hellenicmuseum

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