The ILJM is the only jewelry museum in Greece. It is a nonprofit cultural organization certified by the Greek Ministries of Finance and Culture in 1993. The Museum acts as an international center for the continuation of traditional crafts, especially the ancient art of silver and goldsmithing. In its twenty years of operation, the ILJM has organized over 70 temporary exhibitions on jewelry and decorative arts, both in Greece and abroad. 1.200 specialized educational programs have reached over 80.000 children and 60.000 adults while visitors count more than ½ million. Its future agenda includes introducing new educational methods of art and culture education through fun and inspirational activities for both children and adults. Through the collaboration with museums and educational institutions, the ILJM aims to promote the art of jewelry and new creativity in traditional and the decorative arts. The ILJM is not government funded and relies on Museum Shop revenues, tickets and private funding.
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