Athens: Museum of Cycladic Art Entry Ticket
ID: GYG391925-711056
Category:
Country: Greece
Description
Explore the interesting Museum of Cycladic Art and discover the extensive collection of art and artifacts from the ancient cultures of the Aegean and Cyprus.
Discover one of the most complete private collections of Cycladic art worldwide, with representative examples of marble carvings, figurines and vases, tools, weapons, and pottery from all phases of the distinctive Cycladic island culture that flourished in the central Aegean during the Early Bronze Age (third millennium BC).
The collection of Ancient Greek Art comprises painted vases, terracotta figurines, bronze vessels, stone sculptures, coins, gold jewelry, and glass items, covering a wide time span from the 2nd millennium BC to the 4th c. AD. See the development of the Greek city-states and society as you move through the exhibition.
The exhibition on the 2nd floor of the museum provides a comprehensive overview of historical, artistic, and technological developments in the course of ancient Greek history. The exhibition on the 4th floor offers a vivid glance at everyday life in Classical Athens.
The MCA collection of Ancient Cypriot Art (one of the largest outside Cyprus) comprises unique prehistoric figurines, Archaic and Classical sculptures, inscriptions, bronzes, coins, exquisite gold jewelry, impressive glasswork, and a wide array of ceramics ranging in date from the 4th millennium BC to Medieval times. See how Ancient Cypriot Art combined elements deriving from local, Greek, Egyptian, and Near Eastern traditions, exemplifying the intense level of interaction among ancient Mediterranean cultures
The Cycladic Café is a hidden oasis in which you can enjoy Cycladic flavors from natural products and virgin ingredients.
Highlights
- Admire the iconic marble art and figurines created with mastery dated to 2300 BC
- Learn the stories and myths of the prehistoric civilizations of the Aegean Sea
- See artefacts related to historical, artistic and technological developments in the course of ancient Greek history.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Entry to the museum's permanent collections is included 391925
• Free Wi-Fi is available
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months. All participants between 6-12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts, or a negative Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts.
Enter at the main entrance. Five minutes walk from the Syntagma square and the Syntagma Metro station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
