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Exterior of the National Gallery building on Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue, Athens

National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building)

ArtClosed todayFrom €10Evangelismos (Metro Line 3)

The National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum reopened its refurbished central building in May 2021 after a long expansion. Its permanent display follows Greek painting from the post-Byzantine Cretan School and Domenicos Theotokopoulos (El Greco) through the nineteenth century to Greek modernism, alongside European painting and prints. The 20,760 square metre complex also holds a temporary exhibition hall, a 240-seat auditorium, an art library, a café and an outdoor sculpture garden.

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50 Vasileos Konstantinou, 116 34 Athens, Greece

Nearest station: Evangelismos (Metro Line 3)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
TueTodayClosed
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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From €10

Reduced ticket 5 EUR. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March, 6 March, 18 April, 18 May and the last weekend of September.

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How much does National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building) cost?
Standard adult admission to National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building) is €10. Reduced ticket 5 EUR. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March, 6 March, 18 April, 18 May and the last weekend of September.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building)?
National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building) is open Monday 10:00-18:00, closed Tuesday, Wednesday 12:00-22:00, Thursday to Sunday 10:00-18:00. Last admission one hour before closing. Closed on public holidays including 1 January, 6 January, Clean Monday, 25 March, Easter Sunday and Monday, 1 May, Holy Spirit Monday, 15 August, 28 October, 25 and 26 December; open 13:00-17:00 on Good Friday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building)?
National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building) is located at 50 Vasileos Konstantinou, 116 34 Athens, Greece, in the Pangrati area of Athens. The nearest station is Evangelismos (Metro Line 3).
What can I see at National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building)?
Greece's national museum of modern Greek art, in a rebuilt Modernist complex with an El Greco room and a sculpture garden. Current highlights include Permanent Exhibition.
Do I need to book National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building) in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit National Gallery - Alexandros Soutsos Museum (Central Building)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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