Benaki Museum - The Ghika Gallery

Absolutely amazing collection of 20th century Greek art, mostly focusing on the so-called 30’s generation (artists who started creating between the two wars)- not just Ghikas and other painters, but also writers, poets, composers, film directors, actors, dancers, photographers and theater artists. They did a great job with the multi language audio guide (qr code scannable from your phone. bring your own headphones!) but unfortunately it covers only a fraction of exhibits. I wish the audio guide was more expansive because as a foreigner I lack the comprehensive and detailed background knowledge of modern Greek history. The top floors are Ghika’s living quarters, beautifully designed by the artist himself. It’s gem of a museum.

We spent two hours at the museum. It has a great exhibition from 700BC to the 1800s. I definitely recommend it

The collection was a pleasant surprice. The museum has five stores. In the first three there are paintings and sculpture from all the main modern greek artists. There are also some intresting historical relics (if one is intrested in things like that) like the pistol that was used by (the poet) kariotakis or the nobel prise of (the poet) Ritsos. The last floors are hosting the exsibition of the modern painter nikos hatgikiriakos gykas. The last two floors have his house and atelie as it was. Overall a very nice place to visit if you arr looking for greek modern art. The staff was very friendly (One can also visit frisiras museum in plaka for contemporary art and the national gallery-glyptotek near ethniki amina metro station. For a history of modern greek art)

Very impressive Museum! 5 floors to explore the richness of greek artists. The paintings are so wonderful and diverse. Great atmosphere

Highly recommend. This amazing museum offers deep insights into modernist art movement in Greece. Intimate, not crowded, insightful.

This is a marvellous jewel of amuseum that deserves to be better known and more visited. Over five floors of what used to be artist Hadjikyriakos-Ghika's home and studio there unfolds a panorama of Greek art and artists in the interwar years. Painting, sculpture, music, theatre, craft are all represented in a fascinating array of exhibits and documentary evidence.

Many collections. Worth a visit. Make sure to have at least an hour there as there are many floors plus the impressive top floor where he lived.

Great place to learn about the cultural landscape of Greece in the modern era. Not only does the gallery have a rich collection of Greek artworks but also offers introduction to many Greek musicians, thinkers and writers. People in the gallery are also very friendly and helpful.