National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens

Name: National Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: Athens, Greece

#137 among attractions in Athens

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The National Museum of Contemporary Art, established in October 2000, is the sole national institution focused only on collecting and exhibiting contemporary Greek and international art in Athens. Anna Kafetsi, Ph.D in Aesthetics- Art History and former curator for 17 years of the 20th century collection at the National Gallery of Athens, was appointed founding director of EMST. ()

Local name: Εθνικό Μουσείο Σύγχρονης Τέχνης Established: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 37°58'23"N, 23°44'34"E

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Αθήνα 1 (Κολωνάκι)Athens Greece

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National Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voukourestiou Street, Panathenaic Stadium, Benaki Museum, National Garden.

0.5 miNW
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~1820 ftS
The world's only white marble stadium
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~1280 ftNW
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Benaki Museum, Athens
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Athens, the Benaki Museum stands as a beacon of Greek culture and history. This illustrious institution, founded in 1930 by Antonis Benakis in memory of his father Emmanuel Benakis, is renowned for its extensive collection that spans the breadth...
~1410 ftW
Scenic park with archeological remains
National Garden, Athens
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Memorial
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~860 ftNE
Collection of frescoes and artifacts
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~1850 ftW
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~950 ftN
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~1110 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
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~960 ftN
Cycladic art museum with kids' exhibits
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Lyceum, Athens (2 min walk), Maximos Mansion, Athens (3 min walk), Herodou Attikou Street, Athens (4 min walk), Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens (4 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Contemporary Art:

Bus

Εθνικο Ιδρυμα Ερευνων • Lines: 550 (4 min walk)
Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 100, 203, 204, 204B, 214, 220, 224, 608, 732, 815, Ε14 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ρηγιλλησ • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Stop • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)

Metro

Evangelismos • Lines: Μ3 (8 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Μ2, Μ3 (11 min walk)

Tram

Zappeion • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)
Syntagma • Lines: Τ4, Τ5 (11 min walk)

Train

Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Lower Station (13 min walk)
Lycabettus Hill Funicular - Top Station (16 min walk)