What is the Museum of Cycladic Art?

The Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum in Athens, Greece that features a collection of ancient Greek art and artifacts, with a particular focus on the art of the Cyclades. The museum was founded in 1986 by collector Nicholas Goulandris and his wife Dolly. Its permanent collection includes over 3,000 objects, including sculptures, figurines, pottery, and jewelry from the Cyclades, as well as art and artifacts from ancient Greece and other cultures from around the Mediterranean.

The museum is housed in two buildings in central Athens. The main building, located on Neofytou Douka Street, is a modernist building designed by the Greek architect Ioannis Vikelas. It houses the museum's permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions. The second building, located on Irodotou Street, is a 19th-century neoclassical mansion that houses the museum's library and educational programs.

The Museum of Cycladic Art is known for its extensive collection of Cycladic art, including the largest collection of Cycladic figurines in the world. The Cyclades were a group of islands in the Aegean Sea that were inhabited during the Bronze Age. The art of the Cyclades is characterized by its simple, abstract forms and refined craftsmanship. The museum also features art and artifacts from other ancient Greek cultures, including the Minoans and Mycenaeans.

The Museum of Cycladic Art is a museum in Athens, Greece. It houses a notable collection of artifacts of Cycladic art. The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris.

The museum's collection includes over 3,000 works of art, dating from the Early Bronze Age (3rd millennium BC) to the Roman period (1st century AD). The collection is particularly strong in Cycladic art, with over 2,000 figurines from the Cycladic islands. The museum also has a significant collection of Ancient Greek art, including vases, sculptures, and jewelry.

The museum is housed in two buildings: the main building, designed by the Greek architect Ioannis Vikelas, and the Stathatos Mansion, a neo-classical mansion that was acquired by the museum in 1991. The museum's permanent collection is displayed on three floors of the main building. The Stathatos Mansion houses temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

The Museum of Cycladic Art is a major center for the study and promotion of Cycladic art. The museum organizes educational programs for children and adults, and it publishes books and articles on Cycladic art. The museum also has a library and a research center.

The Museum of Cycladic Art is a popular tourist destination in Athens. It is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free for children under 6, and discounted for students and seniors.