What makes it 69% Kids-Friendly: Children enter free and Sunday workshops actively involve ages 8-12, yet most galleries are text-heavy, lack hands-on zones and require calm behaviour, so only art-keen kids stay engaged long.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time to explore key galleries, join a workshop, and take snack breaks without rushing.
We co+create on Sundays Workshop:
Interactive tour and hands-on art activity for families with children 8–12.
Tip: Register at least one week ahead via elisabeth.ioannides@emst.gr to secure spots.
Family-Friendly Guided Tour:
Age-adapted tour with art prompts and simple explanations.
Tip: Reserve your free slot by emailing welcome@emst.gr before arrival.
Explore with the EMST App:
Use the free audio guide to engage kids with fun commentary on select works.
Tip: Download the EMST App and bring headphones to keep everyone focused.
Café & EMST Shop Break:
Pause for kid-friendly snacks at NYN ESTI and browse art-inspired toys in the shop.
Tip: Bring small change for snacks and shop souvenirs.

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.
Visit right at opening in summer to beat the heat. On the first Thursday each month (18:00–22:00) admission is free—try an evening visit with cooler air on the rooftop.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission (2×€10) | EUR 20 |
| Child admission (2×€0) | EUR 0 |
| Café snacks (4×€5) | EUR 20 |
| Small souvenir | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 50 |
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