After soaking up the sun at the magnificent Panathenaic Stadium, take a refreshing break at the nearby Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation, also known as the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art. Nestled in the heart of Athens, the museum houses a celebrated collection of modern and contemporary art, featuring rare works by European avant-garde artists. The collection spans a rich tapestry of renowned Greek artists such as Parthenis, Bouzianis, Vassiliou, Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas, Tsarouchis, Moralis, Tetsis, Takis, Chryssa and Stamos, alongside masterpieces by iconic figures like Cézanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Degas, Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Picasso, Braque, Léger, Kandinsky, Miró, Giacometti, Balthus, Pollock, Bacon, Lichtenstein and Botero.

The museum offers guided tours in Greek, English and French, making it accessible for a wide range of visitors. The Museum shop showcases a unique selection of custom-made items inspired by the collection, created by Greek artists. After your visit, enjoy a meal at the café-restaurant, which serves inventive Mediterranean cuisine in a peaceful urban garden setting.

HOURS

Wednesdays to Thursdays & Saturdays to Mondays 10:00 - 18:00

Fridays 10:00 - 20:00

Tuesdays closed