The Municipal Gallery of Piraeus hosts important works of art, which play an essential role in forming an allover impression of Greek art. The cultural and educational activities which take place also have an important role for the public, offering an occasion for aesthetic and educational information. The educational activities for school children of all ages, the important art exhibitions, lectures, conferences, concerts are some examples of the activities organized. Founded in 1957, the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus is situated in the old post office, built in 1901, which is a neoclassical building of great architectural interest. The Gallery hosts more than 900 works of art by Greek and foreign artists, mainly from the 19th and 20th century. In the gallery on the second floor visitors can admire works of well known Greek artists, mainly oil paintings, amongst which Volanakis, Chatzis, Maleas, Procopiou, Lytras, Grivas and others. Artists from Piraeus have a special place in the collection, and many of the works are inspired by the sea, the port and the ships.