Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics

About the museum

The Centre for the Study of Modern Ceramics – G. Psaropoulos Family Foundation was founded in 1987 by Betty Psaropoulou (1930–2009). It is based on her many years of research in mainland Greece, on the collection of ceramics that she assembled from the 1950s and on the archival material she created on her research trips.

The permanent collection comprises about 3,000 ceramics, while the archive contains videos, photographs and sound documents on the ceramic art of the 20th century in Greece and is being digitised. The foundation also has a specialised library on the history and technology of ceramics.

Since 2009 the chair of the board has been Yolanda Psaropoulou. The centre organises research, publications and periodic exhibitions of contemporary ceramics, ceramics classes for young and old, and educational programmes for schools and special groups.

Highlights

• Collection of about 3,000 ceramics
• Archive with videos, photographs and sound documents
• Specialised library on the history of ceramics
• Ceramics classes and children’s workshops
• Free admission for all visitors

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση νεότερης κεραμικής – The exhibition presents ceramics from the foundation’s collection, showing traditional potting and useful ceramics of the 20th century in Greece.

Founded

1987

Operated by

Ίδρυμα Οικογένειας Γ. Ψαροπούλου

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free for all visitors; classes and workshops are charged separately.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum’s premises are accessible to people with limited mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The centre organises children’s ceramics workshops and classes for young and old.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the centre of Athens, in the area of the ancient Kerameikos.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop with publications and ceramic works.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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