Marika Kotopouli Museum, Modern art museum in Zografou, Athens, Greece.
The Marika Kotopouli Museum occupies a 1926 residential building and displays costumes, photographs, and belongings of the Greek theater actress. The rooms preserve theatrical props and stage materials that illustrate her long career on stage.
The building was constructed in 1926 as a residence and commandeered by German forces during World War II. Following the war, it served as a police station before eventually being converted into a museum.
The collection displays letters and photographs documenting Marika's artistic exchanges with fellow theater performers of her era. These personal documents reveal how actors of that generation stayed connected through their craft and shared work.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 15:00 and provides full wheelchair accessibility for all visitors. The facility is managed by Zografou Municipality and is straightforward to navigate for guests.
The museum displays Marika's legacy alongside rotating contemporary art exhibitions from local and international artists. This combination of theater heritage with modern art creates an interesting conversation between different artistic eras.
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