NATIONAL PINAKOTHIK ATHENS It was established in 1878 as a small collection of 117 works exhibited at the Athens University. In 1896; Alexandros Soutzos; a jurist and art lover; bequeathed his collection and estate to the Greek Government aspiring to the creation of an art museum. The museum opened in 1900 and the first curator was the famous Greek painter Georgios Jakobides from Munich. After World War II the works began for a new building. Approximately four million people have visited the National Gallery in the last fourteen years. Its exhibition activity is mainly supported by sponsorships that cover up to half of its budget. The National Gallery has opened the last years branches in Nafplion; Sparta and Corfu. HERE IS GENERAL VIEWS OF THE MUSEUM / bronze-1900 Auguste Rodin