Our Mission

To share the richness of Hellenic heritage and conserve the contributions of Hellenic culture in shaping our world today and in the future.

Our History

For four years, Wayne State University partnered with leaders from the Hellenic community to explore new uses for vacant historic buildings in Detroit’s Cultural Center. Through focus groups with university students, the idea emerged to create a Hellenic Museum — a space dedicated to sharing Greek culture and heritage.

Before this effort, there was no single location in Detroit that brought together the many aspects of Hellenic culture, including its art, music, literature, history, philosophy, and language. The group recognized this as an important opportunity to fill that gap and make these cultural resources accessible to current and future generations.

With the support of a major benefactor and several community members, funds were raised to purchase the historic building at 67 E. Kirby Avenue, formerly the Detroit Children’s Museum. The vision became a reality in November 2009, and the museum celebrated its grand opening in April 2013.