The Spirit of Byron Educational Experiences

Explore Hellenic Museum education experiences for adults and secondary students in line with The Spirit of Byron exhibition, now showing until January 2025.

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Greece in the Age of Revolution: To Liberty and Beyond – Guided Tour

How did the Greeks and their allies build the modern Greek nation, and what did it cost them? Explore the Greek War of Independence, its motivations, events and ramifications, in a guided tour of The Spirit of Byron exhibition.

The Making of National Heroes, The Making of a Nation – Workshop

Step into the world of heroism and nation-building, and discover the pantheon of Greek national heroes that emerged during the Greek War of Independence in a guided tour of The Spirit of Byron exhibition.

Byron's Poetry: Romanticising Nations, Romanticising Individuals – Guided Tour

The English poet Lord Byron served revolutionary Greece as both a poet and a soldier. This guided tour of The Spirit of Byron exhibition will explore how the war features in his works, how these works served as an international voice for the revolt, his enduring literary figures, and more.

The Multiculturalism of Philhellenism – Guided Tour

Explore the evolution of Philhellenism and its role in inspiring international support for Greece during the Greek War of Independence, in a guided tour of The Spirit of Byron exhibition.

The Making of National Heroes, The Making of a Nation – Guided Tour

The Greek War of Independence birthed a new pantheon of heroes for modern Greece. Unpack the nature of national heroism, and the actions and values that formed the modern Greek state and psyche, in a guided tour of The Spirit of Byron exhibition.