What makes it 78% Couple-Friendly: Shared viewing of cutting-edge art, small-group tours, a fourth-floor restaurant with city views and film evenings give couples cultural depth and date-style ambience in one indoor venue.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Spend about 2–3 hours exploring exhibits, taking a guided tour and enjoying a drink without feeling rushed.
Wander permanent and temporary exhibitions:
Explore floors 0–3 to see Greek and international contemporary works.
Tip: Start on the top floor and work down to follow the building’s layout.
Join a guided tour:
Small-group tours led by EMST educators share behind-the-scenes insights.
Tip: Email welcome@emst.gr to reserve your spot on the day of your visit.
Use the EMST App audio guide:
Scan artworks with Smartify or the EMST App for curator commentary.
Tip: Download the app before arriving to save time and skip queues.
Catch a CineFIX film screening:
Watch art films and expanded cinema in the mezzanine screening room.
Tip: Check the schedule online and book screenings on Thursday nights.
Sip cocktails at NYN ESTI:
Enjoy art-inspired drinks and city views on the 4th-floor terrace.
Tip: Reserve a table for sunset to secure the best view.

Oliwka
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A wonderful museum with a unique atmosphere! We really enjoyed our visit — the combination of contemporary art and the archaeological ruins beneath the building is truly impressive. The space is modern, clean, and beautifully organized. No waiting time, and the experience was calm and inspiring. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Athens!
Nikos Parastatidis
This wonderful industrial building houses a very interesting collection of contemporary art with a focus on Greek artists but also keeps an eye on the world scene. The temporary exhibitions are world class and the huge spaces makes wandering through art a relaxing walk. The restaurant on the top floor has one of Athens’ greatest views and a lovely well priced menu. A cafe and a bookshop on the gro...
Arzu Aktayli
The current exhibition "Why look at the animals" is pretty impressing, the area is big, spacious, it has been designed well, it may take a long time to see all of the works but there are spaces to have little rests, I would recommend to experience.
ΜΥΡΩ ΣΙΔΗΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ
I loved this Museum! It resembles Tate Modern.The staff are helpful and smiling. The restaurant at the top floor has a stunning view to the Acropolis and the food was great. The exhibitions are avant-garde.
Louiza P
Nice museum. The temporary exhibition "Why Look at Animals?" is an interesting approach to the humanity's stance towards animals. Worth a visit. Ticket costs 10 euros and you can reuse ir for the next 30 days. The restaurant on the top floor offers nice views of Acropolis.
On the first Thursday of each month admission is free from 18:00–22:00. In summer, sunset hours at NYN ESTI draw local crowds—book early.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum admission for two | EUR 20 |
| NYN ESTI drinks for two | EUR 30 |
| CineFIX screening for two | EUR 8 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 58 |
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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