March 19, 2025

For Art Lovers

Art in Mykonos — Galleries & Heritage That Matter

Modern shows, island icons, zero tourist fluff. Start in Town, end in Kastro, and actually see art—not just gift-shop prints.

Best window
Evenings May–Oct for contemporary spaces; mornings for museums.
Booking
Walk-in is normal; private viewings by email/DM at some galleries.
Where
Chora lanes (Kalogera, Goumenio, Panachrantou) + Kastro hill.
Reality check
Summer hours shift. If sunset matters, confirm same-day.

Rarity Gallery

ContemporarySince 1994Kalogera

Mykonos’ heavyweight for international contemporary art—tight curation, serious roster, and proper seasonal shows.

Address: 20–22 N. Kalogera St, Mykonos Town • Tel: +30 22890 25761

Minima Gallery

ContemporaryGoumenio Square

Clean lines, Greek and international artists, and a long-running footprint in Town. Good stop for collectors who prefer crisp, modern work.

Address: Goumenio Sq., Mykonos Town • Tel: +30 22890 23236

Dio Horia (Project Space / Seasonal)

PlatformContemporaryPanachrantou/Panahra

Curatorial platform showing emerging + established artists. Mykonos space has run seasonally—confirm current exhibitions & hours before you go.

Note: Primary gallery now operates in Athens; Mykonos programming varies by season.

HOFA — House of Fine Art (Seasonal)

ContemporaryPanachrantou / Nammos Village

High-end contemporary with pop-ups in Town and Nammos Village in recent seasons. Check current pop-up address and opening times.

Tip: If it’s a Nammos-season, combine with a Psarou beach afternoon.

Mykonos Folklore Museum — Kastro House

HeritageKastro16th-century house

Traditional Mykonian life preserved: furniture, dress, nautical pieces, and archival rooms inside a captain’s house at Kastro.

Where: Kastro, by Panagia Paraportiani • Hours: seasonal—confirm

Municipal Art Gallery “Maria Iglessi”

MunicipalMatogianni/Kalogera

Housed in the historic Iglessi building, this municipal space hosts rotating exhibitions—often evening hours in summer. Admission typically free.

Where: Matogianni & Kalogera, Mykonos Town • Hours: vary by show

Editor’s stance: Go with intent: two contemporary stops, then Kastro for context. If hours are fuzzy, call—don’t show up blind and blame the island.

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