May At The Maria Callas Museum

This May, the Maria Callas Museum of the City of Athens presents a rich and diverse program of cultural events and activities that bring audiences closer to the art of music and voice. Highlights include concerts in collaboration with the Athens State Orchestra and the Piano City Athens festival, a special vocal workshop with singer Maria Papageorgiou, as well as interactive guided tours, family programs, and the launch of the Museum’s first-ever summer camp.

Tuesday, May 13 | Musical Walks – Eastern Roots

The Maria Callas Museum proudly continues its collaboration with the Athens State Orchestra, hosting the string quartet concert Eastern Roots, featuring works by Borodin, Shostakovich, and Kurtág. The program explores the contrasting musical currents of romanticism and modernism from Eastern Europe, offering a unique musical journey.

🕖 19:00 | 🎟 €10 (includes optional museum visit)
📍 Reservations via phone or more.com

Saturday, May 17 | Travelling Through the Eras of the Piano… at the Maria Callas Museum! | Piano City Athens

As part of the Piano City Athens festival, young pianists aged 8 to 15 will perform at the museum, showcasing a wide-ranging repertoire on the museum’s grand piano—from Viennese classicism and romanticism to modern Russian and American composers.

🕛 12:00 | 🎟 Free entry (concert only, museum visit not included)
📍 Pre-book your ticket at more.com

Sunday, May 18 | International Museum Day 2025 – Free Entry & “POV: My Take on the Maria Callas Museum”

To celebrate International Museum Day, the museum will offer free entry all day. Visitors are invited to explore the legacy of Maria Callas and enjoy video-reels created by participants (ages 16–106), who share their personal perspectives and reflections on the museum through creative storytelling.

🕙 10:00–19:00 | 🎟 Free entry (with registration at more.com)

Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 May | Vocal Freedom: Rediscovering the Joy of Singing

Maria Papageorgiou leads a two-day vocal workshop open to all, regardless of experience. Through breathing exercises, voice work, and collective singing, participants will explore their own vocal potential in a safe, expressive environment—far from perfectionism and focused instead on connection and joy.

🕖 19:00–22:00 (Arrival: 18:30) | ⏳ 6 hours total
🎟 €100 | 📍 Register at more.com

GUIDED TOURS

The museum offers a variety of interactive and themed tours designed for adults, families, seniors, and special groups—each aiming to provide a deeper, multisensory understanding of Maria Callas’ life and the world of opera.

🗓 Free Tours as part of Athens City Festival
📅 Sunday, May 11 & 25 | 🕐 13:00 | ⏳ 50 mins | 🎟 Free with pre-booking

🗓 Friday, May 16 | Thematic Tour: “Maria Callas – Icon & Myth”
🕕 18:00 | 🎟 €18 (reduced rates available) | ⏳ 50 mins

🗓 Saturday, May 31 | Adult Tour
🕛 12:00 | 🎟 €14 (reduced rates available) | ⏳ 50 mins

🗓 Saturday, May 31 | Family Tour
🕝 13:30 | 🎟 €7 (child), €14 (adult), €30 (family package) | ⏳ 50 mins

🗓 Every Thursday in May | Tours for visitors 65+
🕧 12:30 | 🎟 Museum Entry: €7, Tour: Free
📍 Phone reservations at +30 210 44 04 204

FAMILY PROGRAMS – MCM KIDS

Sunday, May 4 | Young Creators at the Maria Callas Museum: Nature

Inspired by the famous aria Casta Diva from Norma, this family workshop connects children (ages 4–8) and parents with nature through music. Participants will compose their own original musical phrases and create a sonic portrait of nature—no prior music education needed. The resulting compositions will be recorded and sent to families as a personal keepsake.

🕦 11:30–12:30 & 13:15–14:15
📍 Led by educator Markella Skourti