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Did you know about the Hellenic Childrens Museum in Athens?

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The Hellenic Children's Museum is the only multi-thematic, interactive museum specially designed for children in Greece. The Children’s Museum is oriented to children up to 12 years of age, parents, educators and anyone else interested in learning. The Hellenic Children’s Museum “aims to encourage every child to discover, comprehend, learn, be happy and shape their self and the world which surrounds them with respect for individuality and emphasis on cooperation”. :) Its great for visiting with kids
 
The Athens Hellenic Children's museum is a great family and kids activity to do, here are a few resources to look at:

www.greekboston.com

Tour the Hellenic Children's Museum in Athens

You'll want to spend time at the Hellenic Children's Museum while in Athens, Greece.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.kidslovegreece.com

Hellenic Children's Museum | Kids Love Greece

The Hellenic Children’s Museum's purpose is to help children develop all aspects of their personality in order to become citizens who respect their own individuality and to obtain a social conscience. The museum addresses all children, families, school communities and everyone who is interested...
www.kidslovegreece.com

www.tripadvisor.com

Hellenic Children's Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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