MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART

Located in the Kolonaki quarter, founded by the Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris Foundation, the Museum of Cycladic Art is one of the best art centres in Athens. The permanent collection at this museum is home to over 3000 objects and artefacts; representing ancient Greek art. The artefacts housed here date back to as old as the sixth century BC period. 

A four floored museum, this place has almost over 3000 artefacts of Cycladic and Ancient Greek. The Museum of Cycladic Art captures the cultural essence of Athens and is one of the best Athens tourist places to visit on your vacation.

It possesses one of the most important and significant collections of Cycladic Art in the world and is one of the favourites among the tourists. It is home to nude marble figures of humans that allure people with its abstract art and simplicity along with Cypriot antiquities and artefacts made with stone, silver, gold etc. This museum also hosts exhibitions during the year.

Highlights

• A prominent arts centre in Athens, the Museum of Cycladic Art is a must visit for all art and architecture lovers.
• Explore this structure, which is made out of marble and glass, and is home to the finest of ancient Greek art collection.
• With 3000 odd objects and artefacts, ranging from paintings to statues, the work here represents the Cyclades art, and the Cypriot art. 
• While the Cyclades and the Cypriot art date back to fourth century BC to sixth century BC, most of the objects here belong to the same period. 
• View the several temporary exhibits, which the Museum of Cycladic art hosts, at the famous Stathatos Mansion, from the 19th century.
• Indulge in a scrumptious meal once you tour this museum, at the in-house Cycladic Cafe, with your friends and family. 
• Hosting various family educational programs; this is one of the best places to visit on weekends.