Archaeological Museum of Pella
The museum next to the archaeological site of the capital of the Macedonians presents mosaics, plaster and grave goods from Pella.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Museum of Pella has been in operation since 2009 and stands next to the archaeological site of Pella, capital of the Macedonian kingdom and birthplace of Alexander the Great. The city became the capital at the end of the 5th century BC and flourished particularly under Philip II.
The building was designed to connect directly with the excavation site. The exhibition is divided into five thematic sections that correspond to the excavation areas of the city and illuminate the daily and public life of its residents, with a special place for the grave goods.
On the ground floor are displayed mosaic floors from wealthy houses and a reconstruction of a five-metre wall with coloured plaster, which can also be seen from a balcony on the upper floor. At the entrance the visitor sees a roof tile bearing the inscription “Pellis”, which helped to identify the site with the ancient city, and a marble bust of Alexander the Great.
Highlights
- Mosaic floor from the House of Dionysos
- Reconstruction of the wall of a two-storey house with coloured plaster
- Roof tile with the inscription “Pellis”
- Marble bust of Alexander the Great
- Grave goods from the necropolis of Pella
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου Πέλλας – Five thematic sections on the daily and public life of the Macedonian capital, with mosaics, plaster and grave goods.
- Founded
- 2009
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Πέλλας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Reduced ticket (50%): citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU (from 1 October to 31 May), parents accompanying primary school visits from the EU and the EEA, teachers accompanying visits from non-EU countries. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 from the EU and for children up to 18 from non-EU countries, upon presentation of ID or passport. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket for citizens over 65 from Greece and the EU, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% and above). |
| Joint ticket: archaeological site, archaeological museum and Palace of Pella | €15Valid in both the summer and the winter opening hours. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free admission is granted, upon presentation of the relevant documents, among others to young people up to 25 from the EU, children up to 18 from non-EU countries, people with disabilities and one companion (for a disability of 67% and above), unemployed people, large families, members of ICOM and guides.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has a ramp, a lift and accessible toilets.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By intercity bus (KTEL) from Thessaloniki and by urban bus from Giannitsa.
By car
Parking available
By car 45–60 minutes from Thessaloniki and 10–15 minutes from Giannitsa.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Refreshment kiosk and shop in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum offers a printed guide and educational programmes. Tickets are also available online. |
