NOESIS Science Center and Technology Museum
Science centre in Thermi with a Technology Museum, planetarium and cosmotheatre, featuring permanent exhibitions on ancient Greek technology, automobiles and interactive exhibits.
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About the museum
NOESIS has its roots in the Thessaloniki Technical Museum, founded in 1978 as a non-profit association with the aim of bringing the public closer to the natural sciences and the development of technology. The association was initially housed in premises made available by one of its members, and from 1989 to 2004 in a 2,000 m² building of ETBA in the Sindos industrial area.
The NOESIS Science Centre and Technology Museum foundation was subsequently established. It moved its activities to Thermi, to the 6th kilometre of the Thessaloniki–Thermi road. The Thessaloniki Technical Museum now operates as the Hellenic Museum of Technology.
The NOESIS Technology Museum includes three permanent exhibition areas with a single ticket: Ancient Greek Technology, with replicas based on written sources; the Automobile Exhibition, with 30 historic cars and motorcycles; and the Technopark, with 40 interactive exhibits in 450 m². The centre also has a planetarium, a 3D cosmotheatre and a simulator, as well as spaces for temporary exhibitions and educational workshops.
Highlights
- Exhibition of ancient Greek technology with replica mechanisms
- Automobile Exhibition with 30 historic cars and motorcycles
- Technopark with 40 interactive exhibits
- Planetarium and 3D cosmotheatre
- Simulator and educational workshops for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Αρχαία Ελληνική Τεχνολογία – Replicas of technological achievements of ancient Greece, built on the basis of written sources, covering everyday life, mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and warfare.
- Τεχνολογία Μεταφορών – Exhibition of 30 historic and collectible cars and motorcycles that show the development of motoring.
- Τεχνοπάρκο – 450 m² interactive area with 40 exhibits on electricity, magnetism, optics and mechanics.
- Founded
- 1978
- Operated by
- Ίδρυμα ΝΟΗΣΙΣ – Κέντρο Διάδοσης Επιστημών και Μουσείο Τεχνολογίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10children, pupils, students, teachers, holders of an unemployment card, a culture card or an ICOM card (in the screening rooms), large families, guides, soldiers and visitors over 65 |
| Children & teens | €10free up to age 4 · In the Technology Museum admission is free up to age 4; from age 5 children pay a ticket. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –People with disabilities up to 18 years of age have free admission; over 18 they are entitled to a 50% discount on the regular ticket. |
| Families | €30Family day ticket: 1 parent and 2 children €30, 2 parents and 1 child €35, 4 members €40, each additional member €5. |
| Regular daily individual ticket (weekends and public holidays) | €15Includes the Technology Museum, the cosmotheatre and the planetarium; does not include the simulator and temporary exhibitions. |
| Reduced daily individual ticket | €10 |
| Family day ticket (1 parent and 2 children) | €30 |
| Family day ticket (2 parents and 1 child) | €35 |
| Family day ticket (4 members) | €40 |
The day ticket is valid only on weekends and public holidays. The ticket for the Technology Museum covers all three permanent exhibition areas. Holders of an ICOM card have free admission to the Technology Museum; journalists have free admission to all areas.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
All areas of NOESIS are accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €30 · Family day ticket: 1 parent and 2 children €30, 2 parents and 1 child €35, 4 members €40, each additional member €5. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The Technopark has interactive exhibits, and the centre organises educational workshops for children, teenagers and the whole family. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Κέντρο Διάδοσης Επιστημών
OASTH bus 66 from Nea Elvetia (terminus of line 10), stop “Zoni Kainotomias”; lines 36, 36B, 36E, 36K, 36R, 36Y and 36Z from Voulgari terminal, stop “Kentro Diadosis Epistimon”.
By car
Free parking
About 300 free parking spaces.
NOESIS is located in the municipality of Thermi, above the Thessaloniki–Chalkidiki national road, opposite the Mediterranean Cosmos. The entrance is from the old Charilaou–Thermi road.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Refreshment kiosk, café-restaurant and souvenir and gift shop (Noesis Shop).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group bookings (from 10 people) are made by phone, Monday–Friday 09:00–13:00, on 2310 483 000, ext. 2. Guided tours in English for groups in the Technology Museum by reservation. Admission to the screening rooms is from age 5; to the simulator from age 7 and at least 1.20 m tall. |
