The museum of Modern Greek art that was established in 1959 houses the inclusive collection of Greek art and depicts the cultural identity of present Greece. It is located in a city of Rhodes and provides its visitors a wonderful sight of everything housed in it. This museum of 20th century will make your Rhodes holidays memorable for you and your family.

The museum was established by Mr. Andreas Ioannou who worked a lot on it and has kept an exclusive and remarkable collection of Greek art in a separate historical building. Later with little advancement that includes permanent installations, it was raised to the status of first 'Greek Art Gallery' in late 50's.

What it Own?

The collection of works includes a large number of prints and paintings along with few of the drawings, sculptures, and priceless documents of the most eminent artists of Greece. It exemplifies a collection of over one thousand artworks of different grand artists including Eggonopoulos, Hatzikyriakos-Gikas, Maleas, Moralis Parthenis, Theofilos, Tsarouchis and Vouzianis. A visit to the Museum of Modern Greek Art will fill your next Rhodes holidays with lots of enjoyment.

Venues of the Modern Greek Art

This unique collection of the Museum of Modern Greek Art is categorized into three major venues that can be visited anytime during summer Rhodes holidays:

1. The Nestorideion Melathron

The Nestorideion Melathron is one of the chief as well as the latest venue of this Museum. It is a three storey venue established in the June 2002. Situated at the 100 Palms Square, near the Aquarium
Beach, it is said to be a real jewel in the centre of the City Center of the city of Rhodes.
Apart from carrying permanent collections, the Nestorideion Melathron also fulfills the requirements of cultural happenings and temporary shows that are being conducted here. In order to provide charm of best Rhodes holidays, the Nestorideion Melathron also possesses a multimedia room, a museum shop along with an art café and a library. It will therefore provide you with the opportunity to enjoy best Rhodes holidays ideas.

2. The Art Gallery

It is the 2nd significant venue of the 20th century Museum of the Modern Greek Art located at Symis Square 2 in the Old Rhodes Town. Following are some of the major floors of this art gallery: The 1st Floor carries the Greek Art up to the 1960s mainly including landscapes, still life Portraits and everyday life scenes. The 2nd Floor carries the Greek Art from the 1960s to the current period.

3. Center of Contemporary Art

The centre of the contemporary Art is located at 179, Socratous Street in the Old Rhodes Town. It hosts annual art project, 'MoTeR' which is aimed at supporting talented young artists of the whole Greek region.

Nestorideion Melathron venue is one of three venues that make Greek art galleries fascinating for the visitors. This museum provides visitors an amalgamation of entertainment and knowledge. Your visit to the Nestorideion Melathron venue of the Museum of Modern Greek Art during Rhodes holidays 2010 will surely make your visit to the Rhodes Island unforgettable for you.