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Greece’s First Underwater Museum on Alonissos Opens to Public

The Alonissos Underwater Museum, the first such museum in Greece, recently opened to offer divers the chance to explore the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera.

Athens Opens National Archaeological Museum Garden to Public

The courtyard of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens has opened to the public after a series of renovations and upgrades.

Thousands Stream Through Doors of Athens’ EMST Museum

Thousands of people visited the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens during the first three days of its operation.

EMST OPEN: Athens Welcomes Greece’s New Modern Art Museum

The much-awaited National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens will open to the public on February 28 with free admission for the whole month of March.

Greece’s Contemporary Art Museum to Open for Test Run

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), located in the heart of Athens, will open later this month for a trial period with free admission for students.

Contemporary Minoans Travel from Crete to London – Event

The influence of the Minoan culture on the global contemporary creation scene (fashion, gastronomy, music, art) will be showcased at the Museum of London on Tuesday, November 5.

Aria Hotels Adds Stylish Apartment Building to Athens Portfolio

Aria Hotels has expanded its portfolio of properties in Greece, with the addition of “Urban Stripes”, a stylish apartment building located in central Athens.

‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum

The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by "Tool", a Greek digital marketing services company.

Gaultier to Donate Show Proceeds to Benaki Museum in Greece

Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier will be donating the proceeds from a special presentation of his creations to the Benaki Museum in Greece.

Gastronomy, Art and Travel on Autumn ‘Thessbrunch’ Menu

Thessbrunch, the culinary initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, continues in autumn with new dishes and dozens of flavor combinations.

National Gallery to Be Completed in Early 2019 with SNF Grant

The expansion and modernization project of the National Gallery will be completed in early 2019, with a grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

‘We Need the Voice of Artists’ Koniordou Says at ‘documenta 14’ Kassel Launch

"Today more than ever, we desperately need the voices of artists,” said Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou who is in Kassel for the "documenta 14" show.

EMST’s Art Collection Travels from Athens to Kassel for ‘documenta 14’ Show

As the "documenta 14" show continues in Athens, part of the collection of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) will travel to Kassel.

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to Honor Greece

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is planning to honor Greece by hosting an exhibition under the title "Take me there: Greece", starting in 2019.

Greece Marks International Museum Day with Free Admission, Events

Museums across Greece celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission and events, in efforts to raise awareness about their significance.

New Thessaloniki Museum Body ‘MOMus’ Takes First Steps

MOMus, the new Thessaloniki Museum Body, will function as an umbrella organization that will feature unique collections, diverse art series and photo exhibits of Greek and international artists.

documenta 14 Art Show Opens in Athens this Saturday

The contemporary art show documenta 14 will open its doors in Athens on April 8 with events taking place in more than 40 different venues until July 16.

Documenta 14 Art & More to Take Athens by Storm

More than 40 venues around Athens will bring art closer to the people as the “documenta 14: Learning from Athens” art show is ready to kick off.

Syntagma Square Open-to-all Art Work to Give Foretaste of documenta14

Syntagma Square is currently 'hosting' an open-to-all creation to go on show during the opening of “documenta 14: Learning from Athens” in April.

The Guardian: Greece’s EMST Among Top 10 New Museum Openings in 2017

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is included on The Guardian's list of the top ten new museum openings around the world.