Athens Municipal Gallery, Art museum in Metaxourgeio, Greece.
Description
The Athens Municipal Gallery is an art museum housed in a neoclassical building in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood. It holds a collection of roughly 3,000 works, primarily by Greek artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
History
The building was designed in 1834 by Danish architect Christian Hansen and originally served as a silk factory. During World War II it functioned as a hospital and military headquarters before being transformed into an art gallery.
Culture
The gallery displays works spanning different periods of Greek art, including portraits of Athens mayors created by renowned artists. These pieces tell the story of the people who shaped the city over time.
Practical
The museum opens exclusively for exhibitions, so visitors should check current opening times before arriving. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and guided tours are offered to help visitors explore the collections and learn about the venue.
Did you know?
Half of the current collection was assembled between 1930 and 1940, a period of intense activity in modern Greek art. These acquisitions show how vigorously art was being promoted and collected during that decade.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Regional Unit of Central Athens).
Psyri
375 m
Dipylon
345 m
Theatro Empros
292 m
Agioi Asomatoi
354 m
Beth Shalom Synagogue
305 m
Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery
293 m
Funerary naiskos of Aristonautes
374 m
Etz Chaim Synagogue
331 m
House with the Karyatids
212 m
Pompeion
371 m
Kerameikos Way
373 m
Benaki museum of Islamic art
213 m
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Greece in Athens
384 m
Avdi Square
232 m
Αρχοντικό Κουμουνδούρου
161 m
Μέγαρο Βλαχούτση
238 m
Agia Triada (Kerameikos)
383 m
Theatro Metaxourgeio
155 m
Apo Michanis Theatre
154 m
MOMus
346 m
Makronisos Museum
225 m
Psirri Square
411 m
Church of the Nativity of Christ Christokopidi
420 m
Agios Georgios Church of the Hatzikostas Orphanage
183 m
Church of Agioi Anargyroi in Psyrri
333 m
Church of Agios Athanasios
283 m
ΑΣΩΜΑΤΩΝ
268 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes