What to expect
Situated in the lively neighborhood of Pangrati, in central Athens, the B&E Goulandris Foundation houses a unique collection of modern and contemporary artworks, including rare masterpieces by European avant-garde artists. Works by artists such as van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Miró, Giacometti, Pollock, and Bacon, as well as works by acclaimed modern and contemporary Greek artists, including Moralis, Tsarouchis, Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Takis, and others, are all part of the collection.
End your visit with a stop at the B&E Goulandris Shop, where you will find a large variety of custom-made products by local designers inspired by the collection. Then, discover the joys of Mediterranean cuisine at the cozy urban garden of the B&E Goulandris Café-Restaurant.
Things to look out for
The B&E Goulandris Foundation’s permanent collection is on display across four different floors.
The first floor, "Classics of Modern Art," features masterpieces by El Greco, van Gogh, Picasso, Cézanne, and Degas, among others, while the second floor, "Glances of the 20th Century," includes works by Pollock, Bacon, and Giacometti.
The third and fourth floors are dedicated to modern and contemporary Greek art, with works by Tsarouchis, Moralis, Tetsis, Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, Takis, Parthenis, and many others.
The collection is housed in a listed mid-war building with a contemporary extension, close to the Panathenaic Stadium and the National Garden.
Important Notes
Free personal audio guide device and free WiFi. For a better understanding of the collection, go on a guided tour with one of the museum's specialized guides. Guided tours take place on selected dates and times in English, French, and Greek. Visitors can also arrange private guided tours with the museum's specialized guides, in English, French, and Greek, both within and outside opening hours. Redeem your ticket by presenting it at entry.