The metamorphosis of the Metaxourgeio neighbourhood owes a great deal to the efforts of individual artists and small-business owners, whose galleries, small theatres, and restaurants have helped create the atmosphere of artistic resurgence that now characterises the area.
 While the adjacent neighbourhoods of Psirri and Gazi experienced significant renovation via new zoning laws encouraging recreational establishments like night clubs, bars, and restaurants, Metaxourgeio's resurgence is due to the individual efforts of many of the following businesses.

Art galleries
Municipal Gallery of Athens (Myllerou 32 & Leonidou, Avdi Square) - Open in this location since October 2010, this 1500 m² gallery is housed in a renovated 19th-century building by Hans Christian Hansen. (
Prior to October 2010, the gallery was located on Peiraios street on Eleftherias (Koumondourou) Square.)

Rebecca Camhi Gallery (Leonidou 9) - Open since 1995, this gallery housed in a neoclassical building features contemporary art in all media.

The Breeder (Iasonos 45) - Features contemporary art.

Vamiali's gallery (Samou 1) - First contemporary art gallery in the district since 2004, is housed in a renovated building.

Theatres
Kunsthalle Athena (Kerameikou 28) - An open courtyard space featuring theatre and music performances.

Metaxourgeio (Akadimou 16) - A multi-venue performance space featuring a theatre, music bar and restaurant.

Apo Mihanis Theatro (Akadimou 13)
Theatro Attis (Leonidou 7) - Contemporary theatre.

Synergeio (Leonidou 15) - Contemporary theatre.

Rabbithole Theatre(Germanikou 20)
The Endorfini(Virginias Benaki 7) - Endorfini is a theatre and bar which features live musical performances and experimental stage plays in a state-of the art environment.

Architecture and street art
A walk through Metaxourgeio reveals the rise, fall and resurgence of the neighbourhood through its architecture and art.
The narrow streets of the neighbourhood and the occasional cobblestone pedestrian alleys help create a village ambience.
Large modern buildings stand next to crumbling, abandoned buildings retaining ornate neoclassical elements.
Some of the latter have been salvaged and restored for performance spaces and restaurants.
Street art can be found everywhere, ranging from the contributions of professional artists during the ReMap 2 project to the works of anonymous artists adding interesting touches to brick walls, dilapidated buildings and public green spaces.

Miscellaneous
Open-air market - Held every Monday on Kerameikos St., this large market offers a vital source of fresh produce for the neighbourhood.

Chinatown - Numerous Asian grocery stores and clothing outlets can be found in Metaxourgeio between Kolonou and Kolokynthous streets.

Student housing - With the goal of creating a student complex centred on 34 Marathonos St., an architectural competition was held in 2010 for architects under the age of 35.
The metamorphosis of the Metaxourgeio neighbourhood owes a great deal to the efforts of individual artists and small-business owners, whose galleries, small theatres, and restaurants have helped create the atmosphere of artistic resurgence that now characterises the area.  While the adjacent neighbourhoods of Psirri and Gazi experienced significant renovation via new zoning laws encouraging recreational establishments like night clubs, bars, and restaurants, Metaxourgeio's resurgence is due to the individual efforts of many of the following businesses.
Art galleries
Municipal Gallery of Athens (Myllerou 32 & Leonidou, Avdi Square) - Open in this location since October 2010, this 1500 m² gallery is housed in a renovated 19th-century building by Hans Christian Hansen. (Prior to October 2010, the gallery was located on Peiraios street on Eleftherias (Koumondourou) Square.)
Rebecca Camhi Gallery (Leonidou 9) - Open since 1995, this gallery housed in a neoclassical building features contemporary art in all media.
The Breeder (Iasonos 45) - Features contemporary art.
Vamiali's gallery (Samou 1) - First contemporary art gallery in the district since 2004, is housed in a renovated building.
Theatres
Kunsthalle Athena (Kerameikou 28) - An open courtyard space featuring theatre and music performances.
Metaxourgeio (Akadimou 16) - A multi-venue performance space featuring a theatre, music bar and restaurant.
Apo Mihanis Theatro (Akadimou 13)
Theatro Attis (Leonidou 7) - Contemporary theatre.
Synergeio (Leonidou 15) - Contemporary theatre.
Rabbithole Theatre(Germanikou 20)
The Endorfini(Virginias Benaki 7) - Endorfini is a theatre and bar which features live musical performances and experimental stage plays in a state-of the art environment.
Architecture and street art
A walk through Metaxourgeio reveals the rise, fall and resurgence of the neighbourhood through its architecture and art. The narrow streets of the neighbourhood and the occasional cobblestone pedestrian alleys help create a village ambience. Large modern buildings stand next to crumbling, abandoned buildings retaining ornate neoclassical elements. Some of the latter have been salvaged and restored for performance spaces and restaurants. Street art can be found everywhere, ranging from the contributions of professional artists during the ReMap 2 project to the works of anonymous artists adding interesting touches to brick walls, dilapidated buildings and public green spaces.
Miscellaneous
Open-air market - Held every Monday on Kerameikos St., this large market offers a vital source of fresh produce for the neighbourhood.
Chinatown - Numerous Asian grocery stores and clothing outlets can be found in Metaxourgeio between Kolonou and Kolokynthous streets.
Student housing - With the goal of creating a student complex centred on 34 Marathonos St., an architectural competition was held in 2010 for architects under the age of 35.
Metaxourgeio