National Museum of Contemporary Art

National Museum of Contemporary Art (17-19 Vas. Georgiou B and Riggillis Streets, Athens 10675) – began operating in 2000. It is the only state museum in Athens focusing on contemporary Greek and international visual arts. This museum’s aim is to develop an important nucleus of art works by Greek and international artists that, despite its selective rather than comprehensive nature, will highlight pioneering trends and critical pursuits of the artistic present as well as its historical depth dating to the second half of the 20th century. The collections, which were started from the ground up, now feature more than 700 works, paintings, drawings, sculpture, installations, video installations, sound and internet works. Hours: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (Tues.-Wed., Fri. – Sun.); 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (Thurs.), closed on Mondays. Admission: €3 (regular), €1.50 (reduced/student).