Water Supply Museum

About the museum

The Central Pumping Station complex was built in 1890–1894 by the Belgian-Ottoman Water Company as part of the first modern water supply network of Thessaloniki. It included the central machine hall, the boiler house, a coal store and the director’s residence.

The pumping station initially operated with steam-driven pumps. Oil engines were added later and, after the Second World War, electric pumps, until it ceased operation in 1978. In 1984 it was decided to convert it into a museum, and in 1987 it was declared a listed monument. The restoration of the three buildings and of the surrounding area of 3,000 m² was completed in 2000.

Since 2001 the museum has been operated by EYATH (the Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Company). Visits and educational programmes on water and the water supply are organised, while films about the city’s water supply are screened in a special room.

Highlights

• Pumping units and generator sets of the Central Pumping Station
• Restored steam boilers in the old boiler house
• Working model of the original steam engine with its pump
• Archive of historical maps and plans of water supply projects
• Water Park with historic pumping units and pipes

Permanent exhibitions

• Κεντρικό εκθετήριο – Κεντρικό Αντλιοστάσιο – The central building of the pumping station displays the pumping units, the generator sets, old electrical panels and a model of the original steam engine with its pump.
• Πάρκο του Νερού – Outdoor area with historic pumping units and water pipes.

Founded

2001

Operated by

ΕΥΑΘ Α.Ε.

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Visits by pupils of all school levels and educational programmes on water are organised. Material for children’s activities after the visit is available on the website.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at the western entrance to the city.

Amenities & dining

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