Greektown is the proud home of the National Hellenic Museum located at 333 South Halsted Street. National Hellenic Museum is a place where one can come to learn about the Greek immigrant experience in America. View vignettes from a permanent collection of over 6,000 objects,photos and century-old books and textiles, and hear the recordings and visual testimonials that capture growing up Greek in America, living through homeland wars and famine or the joy of experiencing a new generation of success.
Experience our Annual TASTE OF GREEKTOWN along Halsted Street (800 West) from Van Buren Street (400 South) to Monroe Street (100 South) for the samplings of our famous Greek Restaurants in an open air festival. Numerous vendors selling their wares as well as entertainers playing traditional Greek music with Greek Belly Dancers. For all ages the famous international Jesse White Tumbling Team amazes the crowds.