Museum of Cycladic Art

Founded in 1986, the Museum of Cycladic Art is an excellent museum in which to ponder elegant, semi-abstract Cycladic figurines – remnants of a culture that flourished in the Cyclades from 3200 BC to 2000 BC.

The beautiful marble carvings are unlike anything found in contemporary civilisations. Most are female forms – possibly cult objects of a goddess religion – and their elemental shapes have inspired many 20th-century artists.

One of the most complete private collections of Cycladic art worldwide. Examples include figurines and vases, tools, weapons, and pottery from the Aegean during the Early Bronze Age (third millennium BC).

The collection of Ancient Greek Art comprises painted vases, terracotta figurines, bronze vessels, stone sculptures, coins, gold jewellery and glass items, covering the period from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th century AD.

The Cycladic statues

They are so white and serene it’s hard to believe they were created over 3,000 years ago. These famous statues were found on the Cycladic islands of Greece and date back to the Bronze Age.

The Mycenaean artefacts

These ancient relics date back to the Mycenaean civilisation, one of Greece’s first great empires. The artefacts were discovered in 1876, including gold jewellery, ceremonial masks, and pottery.

The Byzantine collection

This fascinating collection contains objects from the Byzantine Empire, including mosaics, icons and religious artefacts. The Byzantine Empire was one of the most powerful empires in the world for centuries, and this collection is a great way to learn about its history and culture.

The ancient Greek pottery

This pottery collection is one of the most important in Greece, as it contains some of the earliest examples of Greek art. The pottery dates back to the Neolithic period and is a great way to see how the Greeks developed their distinctive style.

The Egyptian collection

This impressive collection of Egyptian artefacts includes statues, jewellery and even a mummified cat! It’s a great way to learn about the culture and history of ancient Egypt.

The Etruscan collection

This collection of Etruscan art is one of the most important in Europe. It contains some of the earliest examples of Etruscan art. The Etruscans were a mysterious people who lived in Italy over 2,500 years ago. This collection is a great way to learn about their culture.

The Roman collection

This collection contains objects from the Roman period, including statues, coins and pottery. The Roman period was one of the most important in European history. This collection is a great way to learn about it.

The Greek coins

This collection of Greek coins is one of the largest in the world, and it’s a great way to see how the Greeks used money over 2,000 years ago.

The Greek vases

This collection of Greek vases is one of the most important in the world. It contains some of the earliest examples of Greek pottery. The vases date back to the Geometric period and are a great way to see how the Greeks developed their distinctive style.

The Islamic collection

This collection contains objects from the Islamic period, including carpets, tiles and weapons.

Summer (April 1st to October 31st)

Monday 10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00

Thursday 10:00 – 20:00

Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Sunday 11:00 – 17:00

Winter (November 1st to March 31st)

Monday 10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00

Thursday 10:00 – 20:00

Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 17:00

Sunday 11:00 – 17:00

Closed

January 1st, March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, December 25th and 26th

Wheelchair accessibility at the Museum of Cycladic Art is provided by a wheelchair-accessible ramp at the entrance and a lift to reach the four exhibition floors. 

The street outside the building has 3-star flatness and the ramp into the building has 2-star flatness.