Museum of Cycladic Art
Μουσείο Κυκλαδικής Τέχνης
A museum famous for its minimalist marble figurines from 5,000 years ago, which influenced Picasso and Modigliani.
The museum was founded by the Goulandris family. It is known for its white marble figures from the Early Bronze Age Cycladic civilisation, whose minimal lines are seen as a source of inspiration for modern sculpture. It also has ancient Greek pottery, Cypriot artefacts and galleries on everyday life in antiquity. The neighbouring neoclassical Stathatos Mansion often hosts special exhibitions. Admission is about €12. The museum is in the Kolonaki district, about a 7-minute walk from Evangelismos metro station.
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10:00–17:00; Thu until 20:00; Sun 11:00–17:00; closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- Benaki Museum
- National Garden & Zappeion
- Panathenaic Stadium
- Syntagma Square & Changing of the Guard
- Mount Lycabettus
- Temple of Olympian Zeus & Hadrian's Arch
- Plaka
- Anafiotika