With its long-standing presence and continuous activity, the Cultural Foundation has created a strong imprint on the cultural landscape of Greece and internationally. Belonging to the family of the prestigious Greek bank, Piraeus, and fully aware of our social role, we consistently serve the preservation and promotion of the country's cultural heritage.
Having made the strategic choice to operate mainly in Greece’s suburban areas, the Foundation, through its innovative Network of nine thematic Museums, highlights aspects of our pre-industrial heritage, arts and techniques that come from the distant past and deserve to be preserved for future generations. Responding to the local communities that host them, our Museums function as cultural ecosystems in the region, as meeting places and creative hubs. At the same time, they make significant contributions to the cultural tourism, contributing to the sustainable development of local economies.
Through our activities we connect culture with education and the environment, creating bridges between yesterday, today and tomorrow.
However, our presence is also strong in Athens. The Foundation's Historical Archive, one of the most modern in Europe, preserves valuable and rare archival material on the recent economic and social history of Greece, while the Library is a place of learning and knowledge, open to the general public and the scientific community.
With our diverse publications, our innovative educational programmes, our research activity, as well as our partnerships with renowned institutions, we have managed to create a model of cultural development that empowers local communities and highlights the value of our cultural identity.
Moreover, through our activities we connect culture with education and the environment, creating bridges between yesterday, today and tomorrow. At the same time, we demonstrate in practice the benefits of the cooperation between the private and public sectors, strengthening the link between culture and the needs of modern society.
Focusing on outreach, synergies and digital transformation, we will continue our mission with a sense of responsibility, offering knowledge and experiences that inspire and shape the future.