The idea for a museum that carries on the history and authentic spirit of the Olympic Games was born during the 2004 period. Today, the Athens Olympic Museum at the Olympic Park holds a permanent exhibition of Olympic Games memorabilia, athletes’ testimonies, and artefacts from Greek antiquity to present. The museum is also connected (through a footbridge) to the Athens Olympic Sports Centre “Spyros Louis” (OAKA), home to the 2004 Olympic Games and designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. (Please note that the Central Stadium and the Cycling Track of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex are closed indefinitely, as an extensive maintenance of the stadium is scheduled.)