Easter gifts
Toys, jewelry and ceramic creations, depicting ancient symbols and mythical scenes that decorate the ancient Greek vessels.
I am… How I see myself
The announcement process of the kids contest has been postponed. We’re staying safe at home and we will keep you posted
Playing at home!
In your free time, you can also play with your brothers or with your friends your own games.
Archaeology Courses
Learn more about Cycladic, Ancient Greek and Cypriot Culture
Explore the Collections
Explore some of the most significant exhibits of the permanent collections
ART
Sculptures in marble are the most characteristic products of the Early Cycladic civilization. Most prominent are the figurines depicting women and men. Other objects, such as vessels, tools, weapons and jewellery, made of marble, clay, metals and obsidian complete the group of the artefacts created in the 3rd millennium BC on the Aegean islands.
GEOGRAPHY
The Cyclades are a group of small islands in the central-southern part of the Aegean Sea, forming a virtual land bridge between Mainland Greece and Asia Minor. Naxos, with an area of 428 sq. km. is the largest.
HISTORY
The Cyclades are inhabited from 5000 BC until this day almost without interruption.
MINOAN & MYCENAEAN CULTURE
Starting from the beginning of the Early Bronze Age, Crete developed a distinctive cultural idiom which is widely known as Minoan, after Minos, the legendary king of Knossos. The Mycenaean civilization, which flourished in the Aegean during the Late Bronze Age, gave birth to the language and religion of ancient Greeks.
GREEK COLONISATION
Migration was a common practice throughout the ancient history. The colonization in nearby or more distant regions helped develop relations and trade as well as the spread of ideas, cults and artistic styles.
THE HISTORY OF CYPRUS
The earliest traces of human presence on Cyprus date to the 10th millennium BC and come from the temporary habitation of hunter-gatherer bands in caves.
THE SCRIPT
Writing first appeared in Cyprus around 1500 BC at a time when the island's trading activities brought increased bureaucratic demands.
The Art of Cyprus
The Cypriot Art alongside with its originality and high quality is also characterized by the mixture of elements of various cultures that have left their mark both on the island and its artistic production
What is happening at the Museum of Cycladic Art
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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONCycladic Art
The collection of Cycladic antiquities of the MCA is one of the most important in the world
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONAncient Greek Art
Two permanent exhibitions attempt to transport visitors to the world of antiquity
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONCypriot Art
The Cypriot collection in the MCA (Thanos N. Zintilis collection) is one of the most comprehensive collections of Cypriot antiquities in the world, with more than 800 objects. -
POSTPONEMENT OF KIDS CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
I am… How I see myself
The announcement process of the kids contest has been postponed. We’re staying safe at home and we will keep you posted -
ΕΧΗΙΒΙΤΙΟΝEXHIBITION CANCELLEDTAKIS
Sculptor of Magnetism, Light and Sound -
CYCLADIC CAFERenewed menu at Cycladic Café
A renewed menu is suggested for spring by the Cycladic Café. -
WISE FRIENDS AT THE MUSEUMVirtual Tour at the Museum of Cycladic Art
Seniors will "live" the experience of a visit at the Museum via a VR tour at the Cycladic Art Collection -
ANNOUNCEMENTLECTURES POSTPONED IN MARCH
Crete. Excavations and research projects -
HOME ACTIVITIES
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HOME ACTIVITIES
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HOME ACTIVITIESGeorge Condo at Cycladic | Exhibition Catalogue
Exhibition Catalogue now available on ebook
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