Art Space Art Gallery – Winery – Museum

Art Space Santorini is one of the island’s most original cultural stops, combining a contemporary art gallery, a cave winery, and a small traditional wine museum inside the pumice-carved chambers of an old winery in Exo Gonia. It is the sort of place that appeals to visitors who want something more atmospheric and creative than a standard tasting room or a standard gallery.

The official Art Space history page explains that the Argiros family began operating its winery here in 1861, and that the restored cave chambers have housed exhibitions since 1999. That double identity — old winery infrastructure and contemporary art venue — is what makes Art Space stand out on Santorini. It is both a living gallery and a preserved piece of the island’s wine-making past.

Why it is worth visiting

Art Space works because it layers several Santorini themes into one stop: art, wine, architecture, and cave-style island heritage. The official site describes it as a unique art center within the pumice-rock chambers of an old winery, while the official Santorini tourism page emphasizes the blend of visual arts, culture, and local wine tradition. It pairs naturally with your Santorini wineries and wine tours, Exo Gonia, and things to do in Santorini pages.

What to expect

Expect cave-like gallery rooms, contemporary Greek and international works, and preserved winery and distillery elements that make the building itself part of the experience. The official museum page specifically notes that visitors can still see features of the old 1861 winery, including the old distillery, the old ovens, preserved basins for grape-treading, the must wells, and the old wine-mangle. This is one of the easiest ways to experience Santorini’s wine heritage in a more artistic and intimate setting.

Practical information

The official Art Space pages list the address as Exo Gonia, 84700 Santorini, Greece, with contact +30 22860 32774, mobile +30 6932 899509, and [email protected]. Current official visiting information says the venue is open daily from 11:00 until sunset. The same official pages also state “visits only by appointment”, which suggests that while the venue operates daily, it is still best to contact ahead for tastings or more structured visits. The official pages do not clearly publish a fixed standard tasting price, so it is safest to enquire directly when booking.

Local tip: Art Space is best treated as a slower cultural stop, not a quick check-in. Give it enough time to absorb both the art and the winery setting, because the atmosphere is half the reason to go.