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LEFKOSIA DISTRICT Bank of Cultural Foundation 86-90 Phaneromenis Street, Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: 22128157 [email protected], www.boccf.org Cyprus Museum #IMD2021 1 Museum Street, Lefkosia, tel.: 22865854 [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da Facebook/Instagram: Department of Antiquities Cyprus

Cyprus Railways Museum icom.museum Evrychou village, tel: 22933010 18 [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da. Facebook/Instagram: Department of Antiquities Cyprus VISIT may THE MUSEUMS Ethnographic Museum (The Hadjgeorgakis Kornesios Mansion) OF CYPRUS 20 Patriarchou Gregoriou Street, Lefkosia within the walls 2021 tel.: 22305316, [email protected] www.mcw.gov.cy/da, Facebook/Instagram: Department of Antiquities Cyprus National Struggle Museum Archbishop Kyprianos Square Lefkosia within the walls, tel.: 22305878 [email protected] State Gallery of Contemporary Art - MAJESTIC Corner of Stasinos Ave. & 1 Kritis Str., 1060 Lefkosia, tel. 22458228 [email protected], Facebook/Instagram: stategallerymajestic A. G. Leventis Gallery 5 Anastasios G. Leventis Street, Lefkosia, tel.: 22668838 [email protected], www.leventisgallery.org The Leventis Municipal Museum of 15-17 Ippokratous Street, Laiki Geitonia 1011 Nicosia, tel.: 22661475 [email protected], www.leventismuseum.org.cy

LARNAKA DISTRICT Larnaka Municipal Museum of Natural History Grigori Avxentiou Avenue (In Larnaca Municipal Gardens) tel.: 24652569 Municipal Museum of the Historical Archives of Larnaka Athinon Ave., 6300 Larnaka, tel.: 24657745, 24641319 www.larnaka.org.cy

LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) DISTRICT Cyprus Medieval Museum (Lemesos Castle) Near the old harbour, Lemesos tel.: 25305419, [email protected] www.mcw.gov.cy/da, Facebook/Instagram: Department of Antiquities Cyprus Cyprus Theatre Museum Panos Solomonides, 2-8, 3032 Lemesos, tel.: 25343464 www.cyprustheatremuseum.com Lemesos (Limassol) Municipal Art Gallery 28th October Street, Lemesos, tel.: 25586212 www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy The Municipal Museum of Folk Art Agiou Andreou 253, Lemesos. tel: 25362303 « The Future of Museums: PAFOS DISTRICT Recover and Reimagine » Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District Griva Digeni Avenue, 43, tel: 26955801, 26955802 [email protected], www.mcw.gov.cy/da Facebook/Instagram: Department of Antiquities Cyprus INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

PROGRAMME SATURDAY, 1 ΜAY 2021 SUNDAY, 16 ΜAY 2021 Larnaca Municipal Museum of Natural History - Rebroadcasting of a dance performance by Maria Cyprus Railway Museum (Evrychou) SATURDAY, 22 ΜAY 2021 A. G. Leventis Gallery A. G. Leventis Gallery - 10.00 – 20.00 “The Future of Museums: Recover Kamberi and her students, on the occasion of World - 18.30 Screening: Α Virtual Tour of the Cyprus Railway A. G. Leventis Gallery OF EVENTS - 'There are always flowers for those who want to - 10.00-13.00 Chess Games for children: The A. G. Leventis and Reimagine”: Event on the occasion of the Dance Day (April 28): performance by dance students Museum. (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department - 11.00-12.30 Let’s make our own Museum! CELEBRATING see them' - Henri Matisse: Virtual tour of the Gallery, in collaboration with Arion Chess Club will host International Museum Day. Information and tour. from Forum private school. Drawing inspiration from of Antiquities' social media) a family program that will inspire young and old to create Free admission. Information: 24657745 INTERNATIONAL anthologies of the A. G. Leventis Gallery by Myrto chess games for children in the front yard. artworks, students attempt to discover the necessary tools their own unique museum. Participants will explore all Hatzaki, curator of the Paris Collection. If permitted, the - Reimagining the A. G. Leventis Gallery: Meditation and create kinesiological patterns. The methodology as Cyprus Museum & Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios different kinds of museums and discover the secrets MUSEUM DAY AND The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia tour will take place on May 18 on-site (in groups of 5 with Art: Connect with A. G. Leventis Gallery on Social - 11:00-12:00 Guided Tour of the Collections well as the end result will be available on Social Media. Mansion (Ethnological Museum) behind them. At the end, we will create our own unique THE EUROPEAN NIGHT people) at 10.00 / 12.00 and 14.00 / 16.00. Media, and let art, colours and shapes guide you into of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 19.30 Screening: A day at the museums with the singer museums out of cardboard boxes. Municipal Museum of the Historic Archives of Larnaka In case of stricter COVID-19 regulations, the program will OF MUSEUMS, 2021 Registration at 22668838 or at [email protected] a new world! Reservations required: T.: +357 22661475 (ext.: 100 & 110) Vakia Stavrou: melodies in the Cyprus Museum and the - Mystery Game at the A. G. Leventis Gallery: - 'Black Gold Flakes' by Efi Spyrou: artwork installed on Email: [email protected] - 10.00 – 20.00 “The Future of Museums: Recover and Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios mansion (Ethnological be livestreamed through social media pages. Reimagine”: Event on the occasion of the International online programme for escape game lovers, of all ages, The A. G. Leventis Gallery facade on the International Day Museum). (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department Ages: 4-12 (children should be accompanied by adults), Museum Day. with the use of the virtual 360ο tour of the Paris Collection. of Light, 16th of May. - 17:00-18:00 Guided Tour of the Collections of Antiquities' social media) Participation cost: free The Department of Antiquities, of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia Information and free entrance: 24641319, 24657745 Available on A. G. Leventis Gallery's website. Reservations required: T.: +357 22661475 (ext.: 100 & 110) - 'I Love this Painting' kids edition: 'I Love this Painting' Ministry of Transport, - International Museum Day Book Bazar National Struggle Museum SUNDAY, 16 - SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Email: [email protected] WEDNESDAY, 19 ΜAY 2021 Communications and Works for the month of May 40% off on all the publications A. G. Leventis Gallery - 15.00-20.30 Documentary screening on the EOKA Cultural Foundation campaign returns to the Gallery's Social Media pages and the Cyprus National of the A. G. Leventis Gallery. - International Museum Day 'The Future of Museums: The guided tours taking place on the premises of the Museum Struggle 1955-1959 and tour. - 18.15 Exhibition opening: History has a face from May 22 until the end of June. Little visitors give us Committee of the International The Future of Museums: Reflection and Restart': comply with all COVID-19 measures under the guidelines of the Reservations: 22305878, [email protected] their own opinion about their favorite painting. Watch them on on Facebook and Instagram. Council of Museums (ICOM), SATURDAY, 8 ΜAY 2021 online event. The A. G. Leventis Gallery staff presents Ministry of Health. Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District announce that, within the A. G. Leventis Gallery proposals regarding the future of museums and alternative State Gallery of Contemporary Art - MAJESTIC - 18.30-19.30 Museum and tour: students of the - Digital Guided Tour: The Venetian Treasure Cyprus Museum framework of International - 'Ashes': Harold Pinter's one-act play 'Ashes' (1996) ways of operating. The event will take place on the Gallery’s The Venetian Treasure is considered one of the most - 18.00-19.30 Online conference titled “MUSEUMS FOR Pafos will accompany the tour of the - 17.00 Kokones: (see 21 May) Museum Day, 2021 (18th May), directed by Stella Fyrogeni and Andreas Araouzos. Facebook and Instagram pages. important sources documenting the Venetian history EVERYONE”: presentation of actions and programs in museum visitors with their music. A traditional evening Supported by the Cultural Services. Premiere: May 12, of Nicosia. The tour also focusses on the story of its museums and art centres of Cyprus. with Cypriot will follow in the garden of the Duration: 50 mins under the theme “The Future Free admission.Reservations required (tel. 99349669). 2021. Two performances every Wednesday, Saturday MONDAY, 17 ΜAY 2021 discovery and its acquisition and repatriation by Zoom link: Museum. Free admission. of Museums: Recover and and Sunday until May 23, 2021 at 19.00 and 20.30. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation the A. G. Leventis Foundation. https://frederick.zoom.us/j/99452078419, Reservations required (tel.: 26955802) Reimagine”, and the European Duration: 40 mins - 12.00-13.00 H2020: ReInHerit, “Redefining the Future The digital tour will take place on the Museum’s Meeting ID: 994 5207 8419 SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Facebook and Instagram pages: @leventismuseum Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District Night of Museums numerous For more info and tickets: 7777 7040 of Culture Heritage, through a disruptive model of FRIDAY, 21 ΜAY 2021 Co-organized by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, - 11.00-14.00 I Become a Potter: The potter Augustine events will be organized, sustainability” - 40% on selected publications Cyprus Museum Sport & Youth - Cultural Services, and the School of Arts, Kontos brings his potter’s wheel to the Museum garden most with free entrance. WEDNESDAY, 13 & SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Opening Press Conference/Open Day (online event) of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 19.00 & 20.00 Kokones: The figurines from Agia Irini, Communication and Cultural Studies, Department of Arts A. G. Leventis Gallery The offer is valid 18-23 May 2021 and only for direct exhibited in the Cyprus Museum, are comprised of mainly and teaches the art of the wheel to young and old. Cyprus Medieval Museum (Limassol Castle) and Communication, Frederick University - Memory Wall: projection of photos and videos from our purchases from the Shop of the Leventis Municipal male figures, which serve as a point of departure for this Free admission. Reservation required (tel.: 26955802) - 19.00 Vibrations (Visualized artistic walk in the Cyprus previous temporary exhibitions outside the Temporary Museum of Nicosia. choreography. What if there were women in this male Medieval Museum (Limassol Castle) - 'Art Packages' for families with children: Exhibitions Hall. The video will be published on our Social crowd? How would they experience their own existence? - 12.00 “The triplets and the apple dragon”: Dancers: Eleni O’Keefe and Dafni Mouyiassi - Free admission / Open until 21.00. Educational art activity for families with children Media pages. How would their body, movement, thoughts change? musical-narrative performance of the Cypriot fairy tale, (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department aged 4-12. Each “Art Package” contains a copy Choreography/Research: Maria Kamberi, Drama: Irini Andreou, suitable for adults and children over 5 years old. of Antiquities' social media) A. G. Leventis Gallery of an artwork exhibited at the State Gallery - Narration: Elenitsa Georgiou, lyre: Christina Polykarpou. SATURDAY, 15 MAY 2021 Music Composition: Lefteris Moumtzis, Art Direction/Costumes: - 11.00 Online book presentation: Director's Choice & Majestic, information about the work, a message to Duration: 45 mins. Free admission. A. G. Leventis Gallery The Gold Collection Filep Motwary, Artists: Andria Constantinou, Georgia Constantinou ΤUESDAY, 18 ΜAY 2021 the children from the artist and materials to create a new Clark, Erica Photiou, Panagiota Nikolaou, Anastasia Demetriadou, Reservation required (tel.: 26955802) -11.00 Music in the Museum: Michalis Tserkezos For connection through ZOOM please contact [email protected] Municipality of Lemesos (Limassol) artwork, inspired by the original. The children’s artworks accompanies visitors with his electronic violin. Nikoleta Assioti, Sophie Fetokaki, Christina Papamichael - 8.00-14.30 Free admission to the Municipal Art Gallery must be delivered to the State Gallery - Majestic by The performance will also be livestreamed on Social - 18.00 'Harmony', Alpha Square Performance: Duration: 50 mins and the Municipal Museum of Folk Art the home of art, its roof, its fortress, its stage… Nikolaos 24 May and will be photographed next to the originals. Media and will be rebroadcasted on May 18, 2021 Free admission.Reservations required (tel. 99349669). - 9.00-19:00 Free admission to the Cyprus Theatre Gyzis gives the embodiment of Harmony, but also the The activity will be presented through the social media at 18.00. (the performance will be available online at a later date) Museum inspiration for a more contemporary version. pages of the State Gallery. Performers: Herodotos Miltiadous and Rea Olympiou Director: Andreas Araouzos 'Package' reservation required (tel.: 22458228) SATURDAY, 1 ΜAY 2021 SUNDAY, 16 ΜAY 2021 Larnaca Municipal Museum of Natural History - Rebroadcasting of a dance performance by Maria Cyprus Railway Museum (Evrychou) SATURDAY, 22 ΜAY 2021 A. G. Leventis Gallery A. G. Leventis Gallery - 10.00 – 20.00 “The Future of Museums: Recover Kamberi and her students, on the occasion of World - 18.30 Screening: Α Virtual Tour of the Cyprus Railway A. G. Leventis Gallery - 'There are always flowers for those who want to - 10.00-13.00 Chess Games for children: The A. G. Leventis and Reimagine”: Event on the occasion of the Dance Day (April 28): performance by dance students Museum. (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department - 11.00-12.30 Let’s make our own Museum! see them' - Henri Matisse: Virtual tour of the Gallery, in collaboration with Arion Chess Club will host International Museum Day. Information and tour. from Forum private school. Drawing inspiration from of Antiquities' social media) a family program that will inspire young and old to create anthologies of the A. G. Leventis Gallery by Myrto chess games for children in the front yard. Free admission. Information: 24657745 artworks, students attempt to discover the necessary tools their own unique museum. Participants will explore all Hatzaki, curator of the Paris Collection. If permitted, the - Reimagining the A. G. Leventis Gallery: Meditation The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and create kinesiological patterns. The methodology as Cyprus Museum & Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios different kinds of museums and discover the secrets tour will take place on May 18 on-site (in groups of 5 with Art: Connect with A. G. Leventis Gallery on Social - 11:00-12:00 Guided Tour of the Collections well as the end result will be available on Social Media. Mansion (Ethnological Museum) behind them. At the end, we will create our own unique people) at 10.00 / 12.00 and 14.00 / 16.00. Media, and let art, colours and shapes guide you into of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 19.30 Screening: A day at the museums with the singer museums out of cardboard boxes. Registration at 22668838 or at [email protected] a new world! Reservations required: T.: +357 22661475 (ext.: 100 & 110) Municipal Museum of the Historic Archives of Larnaka Vakia Stavrou: melodies in the Cyprus Museum and the In case of stricter COVID-19 regulations, the program will - Mystery Game at the A. G. Leventis Gallery: - 'Black Gold Flakes' by Efi Spyrou: artwork installed on Email: [email protected] - 10.00 – 20.00 “The Future of Museums: Recover and Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios mansion (Ethnological be livestreamed through social media pages. Reimagine”: Event on the occasion of the International online programme for escape game lovers, of all ages, The A. G. Leventis Gallery facade on the International Day Museum). (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department Ages: 4-12 (children should be accompanied by adults), Museum Day. with the use of the virtual 360ο tour of the Paris Collection. of Light, 16th of May. - 17:00-18:00 Guided Tour of the Collections of Antiquities' social media) Participation cost: free of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia Information and free entrance: 24641319, 24657745 Available on A. G. Leventis Gallery's website. Reservations required: T.: +357 22661475 (ext.: 100 & 110) - 'I Love this Painting' kids edition: 'I Love this Painting' - International Museum Day Book Bazar National Struggle Museum SUNDAY, 16 - SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Email: [email protected] WEDNESDAY, 19 ΜAY 2021 for the month of May 40% off on all the publications A. G. Leventis Gallery - 15.00-20.30 Documentary screening on the EOKA Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation campaign returns to the Gallery's Social Media pages of the A. G. Leventis Gallery. - International Museum Day 'The Future of Museums: The guided tours taking place on the premises of the Museum Struggle 1955-1959 and tour. - 18.15 Exhibition opening: History has a Face from May 22 until the end of June. Little visitors give us The Future of Museums: Reflection and Restart': comply with all COVID-19 measures under the guidelines of the Reservations: 22305878, [email protected] their own opinion about their favorite painting. Watch them on on Facebook and Instagram. SATURDAY, 8 ΜAY 2021 online event. The A. G. Leventis Gallery staff presents Ministry of Health. Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District A. G. Leventis Gallery proposals regarding the future of museums and alternative State Gallery of Contemporary Art - MAJESTIC - 18.30-19.30 Museum and Music tour: students of the - Digital Guided Tour: The Venetian Treasure Cyprus Museum - 'Ashes': Harold Pinter's one-act play 'Ashes' (1996) ways of operating. The event will take place on the Gallery’s The Venetian Treasure is considered one of the most - 18.00-19.30 Online conference titled “MUSEUMS FOR Pafos Music School will accompany the tour of the - 17.00 Kokones: (see 21 May) directed by Stella Fyrogeni and Andreas Araouzos. Facebook and Instagram pages. important sources documenting the Venetian history EVERYONE”: presentation of actions and programs in museum visitors with their music. A traditional evening Supported by the Cultural Services. Premiere: May 12, of Nicosia. The tour also focusses on the story of its museums and art centres of Cyprus. with Cypriot songs will follow in the garden of the Duration: 50 mins Free admission.Reservations required (tel. 99349669). 2021. Two performances every Wednesday, Saturday MONDAY, 17 ΜAY 2021 discovery and its acquisition and repatriation by Zoom link: Museum. Free admission. and Sunday until May 23, 2021 at 19.00 and 20.30. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation the A. G. Leventis Foundation. https://frederick.zoom.us/j/99452078419, Reservations required (tel.: 26955802) Duration: 40 mins - 12.00-13.00 H2020: ReInHerit, “Redefining the Future The digital tour will take place on the Museum’s Meeting ID: 994 5207 8419 SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Facebook and Instagram pages: @leventismuseum Archaeological Museum of the Pafos District For more info and tickets: 7777 7040 of Culture Heritage, through a disruptive model of FRIDAY, 21 ΜAY 2021 Co-organized by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, - 11.00-14.00 I Become a Potter: The potter Augustine sustainability” - 40% on selected publications Cyprus Museum Sport & Youth - Cultural Services, and the School of Arts, Kontos brings his potter’s wheel to the Museum garden WEDNESDAY, 13 & SUNDAY, 23 ΜAY 2021 Opening Press Conference/Open Day (online event) of the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia - 19.00 & 20.00 Kokones: The figurines from Agia Irini, Communication and Cultural Studies, Department of Arts A. G. Leventis Gallery The offer is valid 18-23 May 2021 and only for direct exhibited in the Cyprus Museum, are comprised of mainly and teaches the art of the wheel to young and old. Cyprus Medieval Museum (Limassol Castle) and Communication, Frederick University - Memory Wall: projection of photos and videos from our purchases from the Shop of the Leventis Municipal male figures, which serve as a point of departure for this Free admission. Reservation required (tel.: 26955802) - 19.00 Vibrations (Visualized artistic walk in the Cyprus previous temporary exhibitions outside the Temporary Museum of Nicosia. choreography. What if there were women in this male Medieval Museum (Limassol Castle) - 'Art Packages' for families with children: Exhibitions Hall. The video will be published on our Social crowd? How would they experience their own existence? - 12.00 “The triplets and the apple dragon”: Dancers: Eleni O’Keefe and Dafni Mouyiassi - Free admission / Open until 21.00. Educational art activity for families with children Media pages. How would their body, movement, thoughts change? musical-narrative performance of the Cypriot fairy tale, (posted on www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the Department aged 4-12. Each “Art Package” contains a copy Choreography/Research: Maria Kamberi, Drama: Irini Andreou, suitable for adults and children over 5 years old. of Antiquities' social media) A. G. Leventis Gallery of an artwork exhibited at the State Gallery - Narration: Elenitsa Georgiou, lyre: Christina Polykarpou. SATURDAY, 15 MAY 2021 Music Composition: Lefteris Moumtzis, Art Direction/Costumes: - 11.00 Online book presentation: Director's Choice & Majestic, information about the work, a message to Duration: 45 mins. Free admission. A. G. Leventis Gallery The Gold Collection Filep Motwary, Artists: Andria Constantinou, Georgia Constantinou ΤUESDAY, 18 ΜAY 2021 the children from the artist and materials to create a new Clark, Erica Photiou, Panagiota Nikolaou, Anastasia Demetriadou, Reservation required (tel.: 26955802) -11.00 Music in the Museum: Michalis Tserkezos For connection through ZOOM please contact [email protected] Municipality of Lemesos (Limassol) artwork, inspired by the original. The children’s artworks accompanies visitors with his electronic violin. Nikoleta Assioti, Sophie Fetokaki, Christina Papamichael - 8.00-14.30 Free admission to the Municipal Art Gallery must be delivered to the State Gallery - Majestic by The performance will also be livestreamed on Social - 18.00 'Harmony', Alpha Square Performance: Duration: 50 mins and the Municipal Museum of Folk Art the home of art, its roof, its fortress, its stage… Nikolaos 24 May and will be photographed next to the originals. Media and will be rebroadcasted on May 18, 2021 Free admission.Reservations required (tel. 99349669). - 9.00-19:00 Free admission to the Cyprus Theatre Gyzis gives the embodiment of Harmony, but also the The activity will be presented through the social media at 18.00. (the performance will be available online at a later date) Museum inspiration for a more contemporary version. pages of the State Gallery. Performers: Herodotos Miltiadous and Rea Olympiou Director: Andreas Araouzos 'Package' reservation required (tel.: 22458228)