MOMus–Museum of Contemporary Art
Greece's first contemporary art museum, at the Thessaloniki International Fair, houses the collections of Alexandros Iolas, Xydis and Apergis and the Biennale.
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About the museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art of MOMus has its roots in the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, the first museum of contemporary art in Greece. Its collections come mainly from donations by figures of the art world, such as Alexandros Iolas, Alexandros and Dorothea Xydis and Giorgos Apergis, as well as from the former State Museum of Contemporary Art.
The museum presents regular exhibitions and hosts the Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art. The Alex Mylonas Museum in Athens also belongs to the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki, while the mission of the organisation focuses on well-being and social change.
Highlights
- Collections from donations by Alexandros Iolas, Xydis and Giorgos Apergis
- Former State Museum of Contemporary Art
- Hosts the Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art
- Tactile and audio access tools for visually impaired people
- Housed on the grounds of the Thessaloniki International Fair
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση – The permanent exhibition is accessible to visitors with visual impairments through tactile and audio aids.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Μητροπολιτικός Οργανισμός Μουσείων Εικαστικών Τεχνών Θεσσαλονίκης (MOMus)
Admission & discounts
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12. |
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| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups | €3 per personSchool groups: €3 per pupil. |
| Guided tour with a scheduled guide | €4 |
| myMOMus Card | €24reduced €12; valid for 6 months from first use, for one visit to each MOMus venue |
| Private guided tour (1–20 people, by appointment) | €150 |
Free admission: Every first Sunday of the month and certain anniversary days.
Free admission applies from 5 September to 1 November 2026. Free admission is also granted to art school students, unemployed people with a card, refugees and journalists, upon presentation of ID or card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All exhibition spaces are accessible to people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users, with lifts and accessible toilets. A free wheelchair is available at the entrance. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are admitted, as well as small pets if they are carried in arms or in a carrier.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Educational programmes and activities for schools and families.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Συντριβάνι/Εκθέσεις
Buses with stops Museums, AXEPA, Agia Fotini – University of Macedonia and CHANTH. Metro, Syntrivani/Ekthesi and University stations.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no public car park at the museum, but there are private car parks nearby. Bicycle and scooter parking is available on site.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Free WiFi, a card payment terminal and individual lockers the size of cabin luggage. The MOMus Art Cafe operates during the museum's opening hours.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Amateur photography and video recording for non-commercial use are permitted. Flash, tripods and professional cameras are not allowed. |
| Good to know | In the rooms, backpacks are worn at the front or at the side. Food, drink and smoking are not permitted in the interior spaces. There is no cloakroom. |
Museums nearby
All 29 museums in Thessaloniki All museums in Central Macedonia
