Thessaloniki Cinema Museum

About the museum

The idea for a museum dedicated to Greek cinema is linked to Melina Mercouri. The museum’s first public appearance was a three-day tribute to 100 years of cinema at the Olympion in December 1995.

The museum is housed in Warehouse A of the Port of Thessaloniki, a building that was formerly used for grain storage. Its present form was shaped with funding from the Third Community Support Framework. Since 2010 its operation has fallen within the remit of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

The exhibition traces the course of Greek cinema from the early 20th century to the present day. Among the exhibits is a rare “magic lantern”, a forerunner of the projector, as well as objects from well-known films, such as the gabardine coat of Bruno Ganz from the film “Eternity and a Day”.

Highlights

• The history of Greek cinema from the early 20th century to today
• Rare “magic lantern”, a forerunner of the projector
• Objects from well-known Greek films
• Historic building: Warehouse A in the port

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση για την ιστορία του ελληνικού κινηματογράφου – A route with audiovisual material and exhibits that follows Greek cinema from the early 20th century to today.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Θεσσαλονίκης

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