National Museum of Contemporary Art, Art museum in Neos Kosmos, Athens, Greece
The National Museum of Contemporary Art presents Greek and international art collections across multiple exhibition spaces within a modern architectural building.
The museum opened in 2000 on the ground floor of the former Fix Brewery, which underwent extensive renovations to create specialized facilities for art exhibitions.
The permanent collection includes significant works from international artists like Ilya Kabakov, Gary Hill, Nan Goldin, and Bill Viola, representing contemporary artistic movements.
The museum features educational programs for schools, families, and adults, along with a specialized library containing publications about art, philosophy, and architecture.
In 2022, the museum received 140 contemporary art pieces through the D. Daskalopoulos Collection Gift, expanding its permanent collection significantly.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 2000
Architects: Takis Ch. Zenetos
Architectural style: modern architecture
Address: Kallirrois Avenue and Amvrovios Frantzis Str 117 43
Website: http://emst.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.97314,23.74281
Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:35
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