Museum of Contemporary Art, Andros
The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Goulandris Foundation in Chora on Andros is the first museum of contemporary art in Greece.
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About the museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Vassilis & Eliza Goulandris Foundation was inaugurated on 28 July 1979 in Chora, Andros, the birthplace of the founder Vassilis Goulandris, and was the first museum of contemporary art in Greece. The reason for its establishment was the need to house and present the works of the sculptor Michalis Tombros, a native of Andros, which he had bequeathed to his home town. This original core was gradually enriched with works from the personal collection of the Goulandris couple.
On 20 July 1986 the New Wing was inaugurated, designed as a small museum of contemporary art to modern museum standards and suitable for hosting large exhibitions. In 1987 the first major exhibition of international standing was presented there, and in the following years significant periodic exhibitions of works by artists who shaped the 19th and 20th centuries followed.
The museum has a library of more than 5,000 titles, a shop on the ground floor of the New Wing, and a 180 m² roof terrace with a view of the Aegean.
Highlights
- First museum of contemporary art in Greece (1979)
- Works by the sculptor Michalis Tombros, a native of Andros
- New Wing built to museum standards for large exhibitions
- Library with more than 5,000 books
- Roof terrace with a view of the Aegean
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Ίδρυμα Βασίλη & Ελίζας Γουλανδρή
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Partially 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 Old Wing of the museum has three levels connected only by stairs; because of the layout of the building, a visit may be difficult or impossible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
From the port of Gavrio, Chora is about 45 minutes away by bus, with services timed to the arrival of ships.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own, as it is located in the traditional settlement of Chora; parking is recommended at one of the two municipal sites at the edge of the town or at the start of Nimborio beach.
Andros is connected daily by ferry with Rafina (about 2 hours), Tinos (about 1.5 hours) and Mykonos (about 2.5 hours).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop on the ground floor of the New Wing with serigraphs, art objects, jewellery, catalogues and posters, and a library that also serves as a reading room.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
The roof terrace of the New Wing (180 m²) with a view of the Aegean is available for social events and receptions.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| Good to know | Group visits of more than 10 people with a guided tour are arranged in advance by calling +30 22820 22444 or by writing to andros@goulandris.gr. |
