The Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum stands out for its remarkable collection of ancient and Byzantine treasures, highlighting the timelessness and unbroken continuity of Greek art. The creation of the Museum represents an act of generosity toward society, as Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos donated their private collection—carefully and passionately assembled—to the Hellenic State.

The Kanellopoulos Museum is housed in two neighboring buildings in Plaka: the neoclassical Michalea House, provided by the Ministry of Culture in 1972, and the New Wing. This welcoming space invites visitors to witness the history of Greek art spanning thousands of years. Alongside its participation in exhibitions and research projects worldwide, the Pavlos and Alexandra Kanellopoulos Museum offers a wide range of events and educational programs that encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of its permanent collection.

The Museum includes objects from prehistoric to modern times, showcasing the timelessness and continuity of Greek art. Following the addition of the new wing, the Museum’s objects are displayed both chronologically and thematically across the two buildings. To the right of the entrance, the New Wing houses the collection from prehistoric to Roman times, while the old building exhibits artifacts from the Early Christian to post-Byzantine periods, as well as various objects from more recent times. Within the New Wing, between the exhibition spaces, the remains of a medieval house were uncovered and preserved in situ, visible in conjunction with part of the Rizokastro—the fortified enclosure that protected the Acropolis in the 13th century A.D.

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https://camu.gr/