CVAR is ready to welcome students to its educational programs, which combine art with history and offer unique learning experiences.
Pre‑School Programmes
- Art Hunt
A playful treasure-hunt style activity where young children explore paintings and objects in the museum through observation and guided play.
Duration: 60 minutes | Cost: €3 per child | Group size: 15–20 children
- What Are They Thinking About?
Children examine portraits, speculate creatively about the people depicted, and then create their own unique portrait under the guidance of a museum educator.
Duration: 60 minutes | Cost: €3 per child | Group size: 15–20 children
Primary School Programmes:
- Exploring the Museum
A playful “observation and imagination” activity where students follow clues to discover paintings and objects throughout the museum, weaving stories with the help of a museum educator.
Grades: 1–6 | Duration: 90 min | Free
- Travelling in Cyprus
Children "board" an imaginary 19th-century ship and later an airplane, becoming explorers, artists, archaeologists, and casual tourists as they learn about Cyprus from early European travellers to the start of modern tourism.
Grades: 3–4 | Duration: 60 min | Free
- Nicosia: With a Hat and a Pencil
Inspired by artist Tessa Henderson’s 1985 journey through Cyprus, students reflect on her artworks and then go outdoors—hat and pencil in hand—to sketch Nicosia’s architectural heritage in the Old City.
Grades: 5–6 | Duration: 90 min | Free
- Cyprus in the Ottoman Era
A look into the social life and material culture of Cyprus between 1571–1878, encouraging children to explore, understand, and evaluate aspects of the Ottoman period and see their traces in today's world.
Grades: 5–6 | Duration: 60 min | Free
Secondary School Programmes:
- Tour with the Collector
A guided tour led by Dr. Rita Severis, the museum’s founder and collector. She shares personal stories, insights, and microhistories connected to the museum’s collection.
Grades: 1–6 (though offered under the "Secondary School" section, check grade alignment)
Duration: 60 minutes | Cost: €3 per student
- Perspectives
A critical-thinking programme where students examine how artists’ backgrounds, perspectives, and contexts shape their representation of Cyprus. The activity encourages reflection on objectivity and subjectivity in art.
Grades: Lyceum (upper secondary) | Duration: 90 minutes | Cost: €3 per student
- School Clubs & European Programmes
Tailored thematic tours and creative workshops for student groups affiliated with school clubs (e.g., photography, art, history, geography). A great platform for students to explore and create within their specialty.
Grades: 1–6 | Duration: 60 minutes | Cost: €3 per student
At the same time, CVAR announces the 5th Pancyprian Art Competition for children aged 5–12,
under the theme: “Queens of Cyprus,” allowing young artists to express their imagination.
Saturdays at the Museum will be returning soon with even more activities!
We look forward to sharing new moments of creativity, inspiration, and exploration with you!
Wishing everyone a great start to the new school year!
The programs are supported by The Hellenic Initiative, Canada.
