Exploring history around us, in the city, in art, in public speech and museums provokes a sense of common background and belonging. In particular we The central explore collective memory, examine its concepts and functions and comment on its relationship to the present. The exhibition was organized based on modern museological concepts that establish an intellectually provocative relationship between the visitors and the exhibits. The exhibition uses high-tech applications that challenges the museum's dynamic. We offer educational programmes for children and guide tours for adults.
Narration is based on evidence drawn from monuments, texts and contemporary research.
Particular emphasis is placed on local dress patterns that flourished along with Hellenism. We watch their evolution from mid 19th century until early 20th century marked by the historical course of Hellenism and the social development, urbanization and industrialization of modern Greece. The Foundation of the Hellenic World inaugurated the exhibition in September 1999, working together with the sister Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation I. Papantoniou, based in Nafplio. It is an internationally acclaimed Foundation with a 25-years history, directed by a recognized costume designer Ioanna Papantoniou. Both Foundations are planning joint electronic publications and exhibitions.