Museum of the Macedonian Struggle

About the museum

The idea of a museum of Macedonia already existed in the interwar period. In 1965 a decree was signed to establish a Museum of the Macedonian Struggle in the building of the former Greek Consulate General, and in 1979 the association “The Friends of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle” was founded, which undertook the restoration of the building. The museum was inaugurated on 27 October 1982.

The neoclassical building was designed by the German architect Ernst Ziller and completed in 1893, after the fire of 1890. Until 1912 it housed the Greek Consulate General in Thessaloniki, which in 1904–1908 functioned as the planning centre of the Macedonian Struggle under Consul General Lambros Koromilas. Later it housed banks and schools.

In 1999 the charitable foundation Museum of the Macedonian Struggle was established, which since 2020 has borne the name “Foundation of the Museum of the Macedonian Struggle and of the Modern History of Macedonia”. The foundation also runs the Research Centre for Macedonian History and Documentation (KEMIT). The permanent exhibition was renovated in 2009 and enriched with interactive applications.

Highlights

• Seven ground-floor rooms on the phases of the Macedonian Struggle
• The room on the Consulate General of Greece in Thessaloniki
• Dioramas and a collection of works of art
• Room “Alexandros Chaitoglou” with a collection of vehicles of the Greek army
• Audio guide and virtual tour

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση – Ο Μακεδονικός Αγώνας – Seven ground-floor rooms present the main phases of the history of Macedonia in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with relics, archives, dioramas and interactive applications.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Ίδρυμα Μουσείου Μακεδονικού Αγώνα και της Νεότερης Ιστορίας της Μακεδονίας

Admission & discounts

Ticket revenue supports the work of the museum.

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

The main entrance has a special lift, and the exhibition spaces of the permanent collection are accessible to people with mobility impairments. The museum has prepared an accessibility study of the collection with tactile material, Braille and descriptions for people with sensory impairments.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers educational programmes for schools and creative workshops for children.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the city centre, next to the metropolitan church of Agios Gregorios Palamas.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Online shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 60 guests.

The event hall “Alexandros Chaitoglou” (60 seats) and the exhibition space of the permanent collection are available by agreement.

Plan your visit