Athens hosts exhibitions of contemporary art, photography and visual arts across museums and galleries — from the Benaki Museum and EMST to galleries in Kolonaki, Metaxourgeio and the Exarchia art scene. Listings are end-date filtered for currently-running shows, with venues, hours, and entry information.

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[PLACEHOLDER] Galleries and museums host contemporary and classical art across the city.

Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Pride and Contempt)

ΚΠΙΣΝ · Thursday 4 June · Free

Barbara Kruger: Untitled (Pride and Contempt) is the American artist's first solo exhibition in Greece, and it does not sit inside a gallery. Thirteen site-specific works are installed across the open-air spaces of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center — along the Canal and across the Esplanade — where you meet them on the same paths you would walk anyway. Kruger built her language over four decades: declarative text set in bold type and aimed straight at the reader.

Mέλη ΚΠΙΣΝ | Ξενάγηση στην έκθεση Untitled (Pride and Contempt) της Barbara Kruger

ΚΠΙΣΝ · Friday 12 June · Free

A ninety-metre wall of text runs along the National Library of Greece — black, white and red, in Greek, impossible to walk past without reading. This members' guided tour of Barbara Kruger's Untitled (Pride and Contempt) takes you through it on foot. Kruger has spent more than five decades setting blunt declarative text against image to interrogate power, money and who gets to speak.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main art museums in Athens, Greece?

The major art museums include the Benaki Museum in Kolonaki, the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Kallithea, the Onassis Stegi on Syngrou, and NEON Foundation exhibitions in historic buildings. Galleries in Kolonaki and Exarchia complete the contemporary art scene. The Acropolis Museum, while focused on antiquities, also hosts rotating temporary exhibitions.

Are there free-entry days at Athens museums?

Yes — state museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month from November through March, and on several national holidays (e.g., March 25, October 28). Many private galleries are free to visit year-round. The Acropolis and major archaeological sites also have specific free-entry dates published annually by the Ministry of Culture.

Is photography allowed in Athens museums?

Policies vary by venue. Most museums allow non-flash photography of permanent collections, but temporary or visiting exhibitions often prohibit photography due to copyright restrictions. Check the specific exhibition's listing or ask at the museum reception before photographing.

Which exhibitions are currently running in Athens?

Our listing is updated daily with currently-running exhibitions across Athens museums and galleries. Exhibitions appear for their full run, from opening to closing date. Filter by date to see what's open today, or browse the full list for what's coming up in the next weeks.