🏺Athens’ Cool Secret: Ancient Meets Edgy at the Cycladic Art Museum

#mediterranean #athens #greece #art #museum 🗿 Not Just Fancy Marbles Don’t let the name scare you! This hidden gem packs 3,000+ ancient treasures into a sleek space. Star players? Those minimalist marble figurines (think tiny, elegant ghosts) that inspired Picasso himself. 🏛️ Two Buildings, One Vibe Explore air-cooled galleries across two sites: a modern main building + the gorgeous Stathatos Mansion (hello, neoclassical beauty!). They’re linked by a tunnel – feel like an explorer! 💡 Why Sneak In? → Escape crowds (it’s Kolonaki’s peaceful oasis) → See “Cycladic Blues” – bold modern art beside ancient wonders (until Nov 2025!) → Under-18s FREE + only €12 for 5,000 years of art ⏰ Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat: 10 AM–5 PM | Thu: 10 AM–8 PM | Sun: 11 AM–5 PM (closed Tue) 🚇 Metro: Evangelismos (5-min walk) 🌟 Pro tip: Hit the sunlit café post-art – no ticket needed! Ancient meets edgy – figurines so simple, they feel weirdly modern!