Banknote Museum educational programme review, 2024-2025
Over the 2024-2025 school year, the Banknote Museum of Ionian Bank hosted another round of successful educational programmes, guided tours, activities and partnerships for students, families, teachers and the general public.
Through thematic tours, experiential activities and creative workshops, the participants had the opportunity to:
- Get acquainted with the history of Greek banknotes in a direct and interactive manner.
- Discover aspects of the history of the modern Greek state.
The Museum activities
“Paper Money – The Greek Banknote”
The educational programme of the Museum’s permanent collection was a point of reference for the local educational community for yet another year.
In total, 45 primary and secondary schools from Corfu, with 864 students and 82 teachers, participated in an experiential learning experience at the Museum grounds.
Children got to know the history of Greek banknotes, made the connections to historical events in different periods and discovered aspects of their aesthetic and artistic value through:
- Games
- Observation
- Participation in activities
The educational programme of the temporary exhibition “WOMEN. Greek Female Artists in the Alpha Bank Collection” was attended by 12 primary and secondary schools of Corfu, with 252 students and 37 teachers.
The participants became familiar with the Museum exhibition in a direct, experiential and interactive manner, and were able to hone their observation skills, and enhance their creativity and team spirit.
Through this action, students had the opportunity to:
- Explore the artworks in the exhibition.
- Discover the artistic journey of female artists.
- Understand the importance of their artistic expression.
- Discuss the role of women in art and their contribution to shaping the cultural identity.
Other in-person and online educational programmes
Alpha Bank, under the corporate responsibility initiative “Culture for all”, and in partnership with the seveneleven NPO, designed and ran a new cycle of Museum activities, aiming to promote equal access to culture for all.
The activities were addressed to visitors and online participants who watched through a digital platform.
At the same time, the educational programmes made use of the permanent Museum collection in different ways, offering a complete, multisensory and interactive experience to audience members of all ages.
The 74 people who participated in total discovered the history of transactions, traditions and the art of Greek banknotes, with creative and interactive games through:
- The in-person programme “Paper and Coin. An adventure through the history of Greek banknotes”
- The in-person programme “From the Phoenix to the Euro: Discover the art, sounds and stories of Greek banknotes”
- The online educational activity “The Chronicle of a banknote. Faces and history on paper”
In this way, students experientially connected theory and action, and learning turned into a more meaningful and interesting experience.
A living educational organisation
In a time of constant change, the public’s increased participation and enthusiastic response to the Museum’s educational programmes and activities confirm its vital role in the educational process and strengthen our commitment to continue to develop quality learning and cultural activities.
The role of the Museum as a living educational organisation that supports the connection between knowledge and experience, encourages us to continue with the same dedication and to design even more innovative and accessible activities for the future.
