What makes it 83% Solo-Friendly: The varied exhibitions, free self-guided audio app, quiet mezzanine corners and on-site café let a solo visitor explore contemporary art at their own pace for hours with no logistical hurdles.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Enough time to explore permanent and temporary exhibitions, use the audio guide, and take a café break without rushing.
Quiet mezzanine viewing:
Find the mezzanine for less crowded viewing and time to reflect or sketch.
Tip: Go early in the day; this level stays calm especially on weekdays.
Self-guided audio tour:
Use the free EMST App or Smartify to scan artworks and hear curator insights.
Tip: Download the app before arrival to skip downloads on museum Wi-Fi.
Join a guided tour:
Join a scheduled public tour to get behind-the-scenes stories.
Tip: Reserve your spot via email at least one day in advance.
Café break at NYN ESTI:
Relax on the 4th-floor café with city views and art-inspired menu.
Tip: Order a Greek coffee and admire the skyline through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Browse EMST Shop:
Browse art books, design objects, and artist-made goods.
Tip: Check out limited-edition prints for a unique souvenir under €20.

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, enter free from 18:00–22:00. In summer afternoons, enjoy the air-conditioned galleries as a cool escape.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission ticket | EUR 10 |
| Café drink | EUR 4 |
| Souvenir | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 24 |
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