The selection of unique items available in the Shop have been created by Greek and international artists and are inspired by the Museum’s permanent collections of millennia-old Cycladic and Ancient Greek art. Housed in a cubic space, the Shop offers visitors the chance to uncover covetable, timeless gifts, the proceeds of which go towards supporting the Museum’s educational programs. Each and every item has been expertly curated (we are very proud to note!) by Yatzer's founder, Costas Voyatzis, and Tina Daskalantonaki, and conceived and designed with the truly discerning in mind: visitors can buy small pieces of ancient history through the Shop’s selection of Cycladic statue copies, useful marble objects crafted using 4,500-year-old techniques, or stunning copies of ancient Greek jewellery, which are available side by side with contemporary pieces from new, local designers. 

Across the way, visitors are welcomed into the Cycladic Café for a chance to experience the marriage of Cycladic culture and daily city life with a literal taste from the islands. For this purpose, Kois Associated Architects created a sparse, serene and sun-filled garden in the city, the hallmark of the space undoubtedly being the Stelios Kois-designed roof screens which allow natural sunlight to filter through, creating subtle shadings. The plentiful natural light is further accented by the thoughtful lighting design by Eleftheria Deko, while the marble benches and wall of plants which reaches all the way to the atrium’s ceiling has been carefully designed by doxiadis + (Aggeliki Mathioudaki, Architect, Landscape Architect). The Cycladic Café, which is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, offers a delicious and seasonal menu and features the pure flavours and aromas of the Cyclades prepared with the freshest ingredients.

While the Cycladic islands’ crystal-blue waters, meltemi breezes and white-washed buildings may not be in everybody’s backyard, if you’re in Athens, a visit the Shop & Café at the Museum of Cycladic Art provides the next best thing: a sensory, tactile and – definitely – tasteful island experience in the city!