We were pleased to welcome the HYDROMINE project research team and Professor Michalis Galetakis from the School of Mineral Resources Engineering at the Technical University of Crete to the Agia Small Hydroelectric Power Plant. In 1929, a pioneering project in Chania harnessed water power to generate electricity and help electrify the city. This was the
The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHPP Agyia)—an official member of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH)—once again invites students to explore the fascinating history of electrification through a range of unique, hands-on educational programs running from Monday, October 12, 2026, to Friday, June 11, 2027. Combining science with nature and learning with play, the
As a newly admitted member of the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH), MYIS Agia participated in the conference held within the framework of the 3rd Panhellenic Meeting of ERIH Members. The event took place on 12 June 2026 in the Holy City of Messolonghi, which this year commemorates the 200th anniversary of its heroic
The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHPP) of Agia was officially included in March 2026 in the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH)—a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2019 that features institutions and sites from 28 countries. The Regional Development Company of Crete, which has managed the Agia Industrial Heritage Site since 2021,
The Regional Development Company of Crete S.A., aiming to rescue and highlight the collective memory of the SHPP Agia through personal narratives, within the framework of the Oral History – Memory Research Project, seeks to collect and document testimonies related to the history of the artificial lake of Agia and the surrounding area. The call
We are delighted to introduce the new “Sensory Backpacks” at SHPP Agia. Designed especially for children with neurodiversity, the Sensory Backpacks are available for use in all educational programs, as well as during individual visits. These easy-to-use backpacks contain carefully selected objects that provide enjoyable and interactive sensory support. They are specifically designed to enhance
The Small Hydroelectric Power Plant Agia (SHPP) is keeping pace with the demands of the modern digital age, offering an immersive 360° Virtual Tour of its facilities and selected exhibits. This experience is available online through the museum’s website at www.myhs.gr. At the same time, a dedicated Augmented Reality (AR) app has been developed for
Summer Educational Program for Children aged 6 to 12 For the second year, the Regional Development Company of Crete S.A. is leveraging the unique history and natural environment surrounding the SHPP Agia to organize a morning summer educational activities program for children aged 6 to 12 years. Duration and Schedule The educational program will run
The Region of Crete – Chania Regional Unit and the Regional Development Company of Crete S.A. invite you to a two-day anniversary event dedicated to the three-year operation of the Small Hydroelectric Power Station of Agia! We celebrate the operation of the Station and International Museum Day with events taking place on Saturday, May 17,
🗓 Sunday, April 27🕚 Starting Time: 11:00📍 Meeting Point: Church of Saints Constantine and Helen, Agia The Regional Development Company of Crete S.A. and the Historical, Folklore and Archaeological Society of Crete invite you to a special Knowledge Walk in the area around the Small Hydroelectric Station of Agia. Through stops, experts from the fields
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