Yessios Museum
Museum in an Art Deco building of 1936 in the centre of Edessa, dedicated to the Macedonian Struggle and the contribution of the town’s residents.
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About the museum
The Yessios Museum was opened on 18 October 2024, the day of the Eleftheria festival of Edessa, and was created by the donor and founder Christos Yessios. It is housed in an Art Deco building of 1936, which the Yessios brothers erected on the site of their father’s heater workshop. Later it served as a hardware and household goods shop, and in 2024 it was donated to the town to house the museum.
The permanent exhibition “The Macedonian Struggle and Edessa” occupies the first two floors and is divided into three sections. On the ground floor the course of Macedonia from 1821 to the First World War is presented; on the mezzanine the armed struggle of 1904–1908; and in the third section the role of Edessa and its residents, the “unsung” fighters.
The visit relies on new technologies and multimedia: projection of the first aerial photograph of Edessa, from 1933, onto the floor, moving old photographs, maps of the refugee settlements after 1922, a digital reconstruction of the battle in the Valtos area and an audio guide. The museum also organises educational programmes, lectures and events.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the Macedonian Struggle and the contribution of Edessa
- Art Deco building of 1936
- Projection of the first aerial photograph of Edessa (1933) onto the floor
- Digital reconstruction of the battle in Valtos and an audio guide
- Full accessibility for people with mobility impairments
Permanent exhibition
- Ο Μακεδονικός Αγώνας και η Έδεσσα – In three sections the exhibition presents the course of Macedonia from 1821, the armed struggle of 1904–1908 and the role of Edessa and its residents.
- Founded
- 2024
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Students, pupils, unemployed people, people with disabilities, large families and families with three children |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2Reduced ticket for people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Reduced ticket for students and pupils. |
| Groups | –Schools of the Municipality of Edessa €3, schools outside the municipality €4 per pupil. Group guided tours at an extra charge of €3 per person. |
| Families | €3YE.MU 4 ticket for a visit by four people: €3 per person. |
| Guided tour (extra charge per person) | €3 |
| Guided tour for school groups (extra charge) | €2 |
Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day) and 18 October (Eleftheria festival of Edessa)
Free admission is also available for teachers and journalists. Payment by card is possible.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All exhibition spaces and facilities are accessible by wheelchair, with lifts and accessible toilets. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed throughout the museum.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €3 · YE.MU 4 ticket for a visit by four people: €3 per person. |
- Family tours & workshops
On Sundays a 60-minute treasure hunt is organised, with booking at +30 2381 020 013 (10:00–17:00) and a limited number of places. There are also hands-on educational programmes for all school levels.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
ΚΤΕΛ Έδεσσας · 3-min walk
The KTEL intercity bus station is about 3 minutes on foot and the OSE railway station about 10 minutes.
The museum is on Plateia Eleftherias, about 10 minutes on foot from the Edessa Waterfalls and 90 km from Thessaloniki.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Free WiFi for visitors. The museum shop (YEMU) is on the ground floor.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Amateur photography and filming without commercial use are allowed. Flash, tripods and professional cameras are not permitted. |
| Good to know | Backpacks must be worn at the front or at the side. Small pets are allowed if they are held or in a carrier. Smoking is prohibited indoors. |
