The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation is a modern and contemporary art museum in Pangrati, near the Panathenaic Stadium. Its collection brings Greek artists together with international names including Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Cézanne and Rodin, alongside temporary exhibitions that change what you can see on a return visit. Take time to explore the exhibition floors, where paintings, sculpture and other objects are presented in a calm, carefully arranged setting. A café and restaurant on the mezzanine make it easy to pause between galleries.
Greek and international art
The museum brings together works collected by Basil and Elise Goulandris, with art from Greece and abroad. Its modern and contemporary collection includes pieces by artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Cézanne, Degas, Rodin, Chagall, Kandinsky and Miró. Greek artists represented include Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Tetsis, Tsarouchis and Moralis.
The collection covers art movements from the 19th and 20th centuries, including Impressionist, Modernist and post-war work. Paintings sit alongside sculpture, and the galleries are arranged to give individual works room to be seen. Temporary exhibitions add another reason to return; check what is on view for your dates.
A museum in Pangrati
The Foundation opened its Athens museum in 2019. Its building combines a 1920s neoclassical mansion with a contemporary extension. Exhibition space is spread across several floors, so leave time to move through the galleries rather than treating it as a quick stop.
The museum is in Pangrati, near the Panathenaic Stadium. After the galleries, you can stop at the mezzanine café or restaurant. There is also a shop on the ground floor, with everyday items bearing designs drawn from artworks in the collection.
Planning your visit
Temporary exhibitions can change the experience from one visit to another. Check the current programme before you go, then take your time across the floors. Flash photography should be avoided around protected paintings.
The museum has an admission fee, and advance tickets are recommended. It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Friday is the late-opening day, with hours extending to 8 pm; on the other listed open days, it closes at 6 pm. The museum has accessible entrances, seating and restrooms.
FAQ
Where is the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation?
It is at Eratosthenous 13 in Pangrati, near the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
What can you see at the museum?
The collection includes modern and contemporary Greek and international art, with works by artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso and Rodin. Temporary exhibitions are also held here.
Is there an admission fee?
Yes, the museum charges admission. Advance tickets are recommended.
How much time should you allow?
Allow about 1 to 2 hours to explore the exhibition floors.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restrooms.
