Museum of Cycladic Art

Welcome to the Museum of Cycladic Art, one of the most significant and innovative cultural institutions in Athens. Founded in 1986 to house the private collection of Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris, this museum is dedicated to the…

Begin your exploration on the first floor, which hosts the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of Cycladic art. Here, you are introduced to the 33 main islands that form a circle around the sacred island of Delos,…

The most iconic creations of this culture are the marble figurines, which represent the most typical works of Cycladic culture. As you examine the earliest phase, from 3200 to 2800 BC, you will see schematic figurines that…

Among the most mysterious objects in the collection are the clay vessels known conventionally as 'frying pans.' Despite their name, they were certainly not used for cooking. These shallow, disc-shaped vessels feature a forked…

One of the most profound archaeological puzzles in the museum is the 'Keros Hoard.' This collection of fragments from the island of Keros was originally thought to be the result of modern looting. However, systematic excavations…

In a showcase near the center of the hall stands a masterpiece of Cycladic marble carving: the Dove Vase. This disc-shaped marble plate is carved from a single piece of white marble and features a row of 16 doves across its…

Ascend to the second and fourth floors to transition from the prehistoric into the classical world. The second floor offers a fresh look at Ancient Greek art from 2000 BC to the 4th century AD, using interactive applications to…

As you complete your journey through the Museum of Cycladic Art, take a final moment in the quiet atrium to reflect on the 'miracle' you have witnessed. Five thousand years ago, in the middle of the Aegean Sea, a group of…