Benaki Museum
General operating support
Source: Μουσείο Μπενάκη
- YEAR OF GRANT
2013, 2014 - CATEGORYARTS & CULTURE
- ORGANIZATION LOCATIONAthens, Greece
- GRANT LOCATIONGREECE
- ORGANIZATION WEBSITEwww.benaki.gr
The grant supports part of the Museum’s operating expenses, allowing for a free admission day, each week, for the four buildings of the Museum (Main building in Koubari St., Pireos St. Annexe, Museum of Islamic Art, N.Hadjikyriakos-Ghika Gallery).
The Benaki Museum is the oldest museum in Greece, operating as a Foundation under Private Law, since 1930. It holds extensive collections that cover several cultural fields, and its general activities serve more than one social needs.