What makes it 88% Solo-Friendly: Solo travelers get free audio guides, English tours, calm galleries, elevators, Wi-Fi, cloakroom and café, so they can enjoy world-class art safely and comfortably for hours.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Gives enough time to see permanent and special exhibits, use the audio guide, and relax at the café
Explore permanent & temporary exhibitions:
See works by Monet, Degas, Picasso and other masters in the permanent collection and rotating shows.
Tip: Pick up a map at the entrance to plan your own route and focus on sections that interest you most.
Use the complimentary audio guide:
Request a free audio guide device at the cloakroom for detailed commentary on key works.
Tip: Bring an ID card as deposit and return the device before you leave to avoid delays.
Join the English guided tour:
Every Thursday at 11:00, a 90-minute guided tour in English covers highlights of the collection.
Tip: Book your spot online at least a day in advance to secure a place.
Browse the foundation’s library:
Access 8,500 art books for in-room reading on Mon, Wed–Fri from 11:00 to 15:00.
Tip: Arrive early in the week to guarantee a quiet reading spot.
Relax at the café and shop:
Enjoy coffee or light meals in the glass-walled café or browse art-themed souvenirs in the shop.
Tip: No museum ticket needed—drop in after your visit or anytime you pass by.

Kat Stourna
The museum is very interesting but the experience during the guided tour is horrible. The museum is completely packed and there's no space to manage to properly see any of the paintings. The guides are stressed out so try to move around fast which creates a very stressful experience. I wish they would have come up with a maximum amount of guests that can be at the museum at once but I guess making...
Veronika Zagkoroulko Shnayder
Excellent experience and a must visit gallery. I truly enjoyed the Greek artist section.
Glen Vaal
If you like traditional art, this collection is well worth the visit. It includes a small selection of works by well known impressionist artists and Contemporary Greek artist. The gallery is a stand out modern, accessible design, the stair-well itself is visually stunning and there's also a modern lift that would take a wheelchair. The mezzanine has a delightful, restful cafe serving breakfast and...
Deke Sky
Beautiful art gallery. Youll find monet, van gogh, Picasso and many more. The cafe is also very nice with nice selection of food and some good wine as well. Temporary exhibit id and extra 6 euro and is only one floor while 12 euro vers you the permanent exhibit of 4 floors.
Peter Swales
This was v close to my hotel and what a treat to see such a stunning new gallery in Athens. Along with furniture they lived with, art is displayed on a rotational basis from their collection, which was gifted to the nation. The building/ rooms have clean contemporary style and the whole experience is thrilling. It compliments the Ancient Civilisation which Athens is famous for. This gallery makes ...
In summer months, galleries stay cool and well-lit by natural light—visit midday to escape the heat. In winter, check for shorter opening hours on the official website.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum admission | EUR 16 |
| Coffee at café | EUR 4 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 20 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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