Municipal
Gallery of Piraeus
The Municipal Gallery of Piraeus was inaugurated in 1957 and it
began to function as a section of the Municipal Library in the
building of the Municipal Theatre. In 1985 it became an independent
department.
The
Municipal Galley of Piraeus has a total of over 800 works, among
which works by M. Axelos, K. Volanakis, P. Vyzantiou, A. Geralis,
E. Doukas, D. Kokotsis, Th. Lazaris, N. Lytras, K. Maleas, M.
Ekonomou, K. Romanides, A. Christofis as well as by many notable
younger artists, among whom a special place is reserved for a
considerable number of artists from Piraeus.
Also
in the Municipal Gallery is the collection of 80 sculptures by
George Kastriotis, a collection of 156 works by the popular artist
St. Lazaros as well as the collection donated by the famous Greek
actor Manos Katrakis (theatrical costumes, photographs and theatrical
material, personal belongings, etc.).
Opening hours and admission
91 Iroon Polytechniou Street - Piraeus
Piraeus
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