NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM

CHICAGO, IL

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The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the exploration and celebration of Greek history, culture, and art. Founded in 1983, the museum is housed in a historic Greek Orthodox church in the Greektown neighborhood of Chicago. The museum offers a variety of permanent and rotating exhibitions that explore the impact of Greek culture on the world.

The museum's permanent collection features over 8,000 objects, including archaeological artifacts, photographs, documents, and artwork that span over 4,000 years of Greek history. Additionally, the museum offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, and tours, to help visitors learn more about Greek culture. The museum also has a library and research center that is open to the public and includes a variety of books, manuscripts, and other resources related to Greek history and culture.

In addition to its exhibitions, the museum hosts several special events and performances throughout the year, including Greek nights, film screenings, and concerts. The museum also offers a variety of programs for children, including classes, summer camps, and educational tours. The museum's mission is to promote the understanding of Greek culture and to share the story of the Greek diaspora in the United States.

NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHICAGO IL. US MID #8401700714

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,345,874 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM
333 S HALSTED ST
CHICAGO
IL
60661-5415

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MID # 8401700714
Name NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM
Alternate Name NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363568402
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 3,361,274
REVENUE 2,345,874
LAT/LONG 41.877062, -87.646954
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 281900
US Census Block: 1027