Museums in Central Macedonia
The Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki, plus the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai in Vergina.
Central Macedonia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 88 museums in Central Macedonia across 41 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Thessaloniki (29), Serres (6), and Edessa (3).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (27%), City & Regional Museums (24%), and History & Cultural History (17%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
19 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 16 offer dedicated programs for families, and 14 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Central Macedonia
The best-known museums in Central Macedonia
- PellaArchaeology · Pella
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
White Tower of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiArchaeology · Thessaloniki
Atatürk MuseumPeople · Thessaloniki
Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
Museum of Byzantine CultureHistory · Thessaloniki
MOMus–Thessaloniki Museum of PhotographyArt · Thessaloniki
War Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki- Byzantine Castle of PlatamonCastles & Palaces · Neos Panteleimonas
Museums in Central Macedonia with free admission
- StageiraArchaeology · Olympiada
- Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse)History · Thessaloniki
Balkan Wars MuseumHistory · Gefyra
Archaeological Museum of SerresArchaeology · Serres
Fort RoupelHistory · Roupel
The History and Folk Museum of GiannitsaRegional · Giannitsa
Αρχοντικό Σαράφογλου – Λαογραφική Έκθεση Λυκείου Ελληνίδων ΒέροιαςRegional · Veroia
Λαογραφικό Ιστορικό Μουσείο Μιχάλη ΤσαρτσίδηRegional · Sidirokastro
Zeitenlik MuseumHistory · Thessaloniki- Εκκλησιαστικό Μουσείο ΘεσσαλονίκηςArt · Thessaloniki
Museums in Central Macedonia with programs for families
- White Tower of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
- Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiArchaeology · Thessaloniki
- Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
- Museum of Byzantine CultureHistory · Thessaloniki
- MOMus–Thessaloniki Museum of PhotographyArt · Thessaloniki
- War Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
MOMus–Museum of Modern Art–Costakis CollectionArt · Thessaloniki
MOMus–Museum of Contemporary ArtArt · Thessaloniki
Archaeological Museum of VeroiaArchaeology · Veroia
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Central Macedonia
- Archaeological Museum of ThessalonikiArchaeology · Thessaloniki
- Jewish Museum of ThessalonikiHistory · Thessaloniki
- Museum of Byzantine CultureHistory · Thessaloniki
- MOMus–Thessaloniki Museum of PhotographyArt · Thessaloniki
- NOESIS Science Center and Technology MuseumTechnology · Thermi
Archaeological Museum of PellaArchaeology · Pella- MOMus–Museum of Modern Art–Costakis CollectionArt · Thessaloniki
- MOMus–Museum of Contemporary ArtArt · Thessaloniki
- Archaeological Museum of VeroiaArchaeology · Veroia
Museum of the Macedonian StruggleHistory · Thessaloniki
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Central Macedonia?
Our directory currently lists 88 museums in Central Macedonia across 41 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Central Macedonia?
Some of the best known are Pella, Stageira, White Tower of Thessaloniki, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, and Atatürk Museum.
Which museums in Central Macedonia offer free admission?
19 museums are free to visit – for example Stageira, Bey Hamam (Paradise Bathhouse), Balkan Wars Museum, and Archaeological Museum of Serres.
Which museums in Central Macedonia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 48 are open, such as Pella, Stageira, and White Tower of Thessaloniki.
Which museums in Central Macedonia are wheelchair accessible?
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki, and Museum of Byzantine Culture. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Central Macedonia?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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