The Modern Greek Art Museum, thanks to its founder's foresight Andreas Ioannou, was able to house its collections in an autonomous historical building, located near the entrance of the medieval town (Symi square) It was the first Modern Greek Art Museum to acquire permanent installations. As a historical landmark, the museum is subjected to the Archaeological Service's planning policies for the protection of the medieval town, which was recognized by UNESCO as an "ideally preserved historical settlement, of international importance". In this place known to the public of Rhodes as "Art Gallery" is held the exhibition of engraving where you can see maps and works of engraving of the island of Rhodes and the Dodecanese (donation of Z.York) whereas from time to time the Art Gallery hosts exhibitions of eminent Greek artists.