The Acropolis Museum is meeting with the Special Secretariat for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum in an innovative and far-reaching collaboration based on the recognition of the right of unaccompanied minors to participate in activities that promote social integration and inclusion. in Greek society through education, culture, art and the museum experience.

The Department of Educational Programs of the Directorate of Collections and Exhibitions of the Acropolis Museum, in cooperation with the Department of Integration and Support of the Special Secretariat, organized a meeting at the Museum with teachers from the Reception Centers for Unaccompanied Minors of Attica to exchange views and work together. develop a program that meets the needs and interests of unaccompanied minors.

According to the Acropolis Museum in its announcement, the opinions of the 30 teachers who took part in the meeting agreed that it is possible to start with a program dedicated to the ancient professions. Thus, the Department of Educational Programs of the Acropolis Museum developed the action “Arts, Crafts and Professions in Ancient Athens”.

This is a program in the form of a search game in the halls of the Museum using portable electronic devices (tablets), which will be designed as a creative workshop, which will contribute to the empirical connection of children with the Museum and enrich their experience in this.

The first period of the action will take place in May-July. To schedule visits, teachers of the Unaccompanied Minors Accommodation Centers should send their requests to the e-mail address [email protected] and by phone 210 9000 900 – ext. 414, which also indicates the number of unaccompanied minors who will participate in the program. Once the booking has been confirmed, materials will be sent to prepare the visit.