Guide to the Frissiras Museum: Tickets, Exhibition & Directions

Frissiras Museum is a museum for contemporary European art. It is the only one of its kind in Greece.

In this complete guide to Frissiras Museum in Athens, you'll learn all about the exhibition, history, and helpful information about how to get there and tickets.

What Can I Do at Frissiras Museum?

With the largest collection of modern European painting in the country, Frissiras Museum is dedicated to contemporary European art. Located in the heart of Athens, the museum is housed in two neoclassical townhouses in the Plaka district.

The inventory of Frissiras Museum includes around 4000 paintings and sculptures. The core of the collection is the private collection of the founder with more than 3000 works of art.

The permanent exhibition is presented in building number 3 on several floors. You can not only admire impressive works by Greek artists during the tour, but also a number of examples of contemporary European art. This gives you an impression of the artistic and cultural developments on the European continent.

In addition to renowned artists such as David Hockney, works by promising young talents are also exhibited.

Temporary Exhibitions

Frissiras Museum hosts temporary exhibitions of European and Greek artists every few months. These are usually presented in the museum building number 7. A current overview and preview can be found here.

The museum also organizes cultural events and art-related seminars.

Museum Shop

Inside the museum, you will find a museum shop that offers a wide range of books, gifts, and souvenirs for sale.

Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours

How Do I Get to Frissiras Museum?

Frissiras Museum is located in the heart of Athens, in the picturesque district of Plaka. It can therefore be easily reached from anywhere in the city. The museum is a 12-minute walk from the Acropolis and a 9-minute walk from Syntagma Square.

If you are traveling by public transport, it is best to take Metro 2 to "Syntagma". From the bus stop it is a 7 minute walk to Frissiras Museum.

Visitors arriving from Piraeus cruise port can go to the nearby Piraeus Metro Station and board the M1 line. A single ticket is sufficient for the journey to “Monastiraki” station. From there it is another 11-minute walk to the museum.

History of Frisiras Museum

Frissiras Museum was founded in December 2000 by the lawyer and art lover Vlassis Frissiras. For this purpose Frissiras donated his private collection with around 3000 works.

The collection is presented in two classical buildings in the district of Plaka. The townhouse at number 3 was built in 1860 by the architect Alexandros Tompazis, while the house at number 7 dates from 1904 and was designed by the architect Ernst Ziller.

Frissiras Museum is now the only museum in Greece dedicated to contemporary European art, making it stand out among the museums in Athens.