We were recommended to get a combined museum ticket at the white tower (15 Euro) Glad we did as not sure we would have selected the Archeological museum to visit otherwise - it was worth the visit. We thought it would be a quick visit but we spent almost 3 hours here. Great museum with huge collection of statues and artefacts. Displays are organised by periods and clearly explained (English as well). Plenty of displayed video and interactive screens. We visited noon on Sunday and the place was almost empty so could really enjoy spending time reading and examine pieces. Highly recommended (unless history is really not your thing). Coffee shop + Gift shop also available.

The museum is very large, rich in exhibits and information. You can spend few hours there if you are passionate about this topic. The price is very good!

Beautifully displayed archaeological museum, one of the largest in Greece. Gold and artifacts from ancient tombs dating well over 1000 years. Don’t miss the Field of Gardens outdoors (no tickets required for outside).

History and mythology are intertwined in ancient Greece. This museum contains a nice collection that depicts both to shine a little light into life in ancient times around Thessaloniki Entrance fee is 8 Euros.

The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a treasure trove of ancient history, located in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece. As a history enthusiast, I was captivated by the museum's extensive collection and its ability to transport visitors back in time. With its remarkable exhibits and immersive displays, this museum offers a truly enriching experience for both locals and tourists alike.

Very nice museum BUT again the theocratic Greek regime will never allow to display homosexuality. The Greek museums reserves are full of them but you will never see any representation of it in any greek museum. You have to go to the British museum or the Louvre to see them… Please Greece come back again in the path of civilisation.

10/10. A must see if in town. 3 hours needed minimum. Great underground car park underneath the museum. 🅿️

A must go museum in Thessaloniki if you're a history person. There are a lot of pieces drom many different eras. Your nationality and age determines the ticket price, but its still cheap.

Very nice & surprisingly large collection. When you first walk in, it doesn’t seem to be that big of a building, but the rooms are deep and contain a lot of really nice items. When you walk in, there is a temp check before you can buy a ticket. Make sure you use your forehead for the temp (and not your wrist like all of the other places) or they will yell and make you come back. No biggie. My favorite portion of the museum is the downstairs bit that has the pictures and drawing of Thessaloniki from antiquity. Some of them are room-size and very detailed so it’s easy to see and understand.

(Translated by Google) Amazing museum. (Original) Καταπληκτικό μουσείο.

For what is worth, this must be the one of the best museums I've been in. Astonishing display of ancient histor, right here in front of your eyes, makes you grasp and feel so much awe. This is a must go place if you ever visit Solun/Thessaloniki. For 8 euros you can get 2 or 3 hours worth of value.

Nice collection and interesting museum..if you like the greek history and you are interested in the Macedonian era, you would find it really interesting. Would recommend.

We enjoyed the museum... Very well laid out with English on most displays. The docents were awful... Stood close and almost pushed us. We had never experienced that before. That was unfortunate but it didn't diminish how much we enjoyed the displays. Some of the items were grave goods from royal tombs.

The entry is free for adults under 25. As a 25+ year old, you can get a 15 euro ticket to visit the Archeological Museum, the Museum of Byzantine Culture and the White Tower. The ticket in question is valid for 3 days! The staff is friendly and the the lockers are free. Very enriching experience. You’ll leave the Museum with a greater understanding Thessalonian culture!

An unexpected delight on a Sunday. Had a lot of fun with a 6 year old. Great collection and a nice flow through the museum without it being too overwhelming for us or for the kid. Recommend it on a Sunday when most of the commercial area is closed.

The museum is larger then it appears. You can buy a combined ticket of multiple sites for just 15 EUR. RECOMMEND. There are two main half circles with pottery, statues and various art. All worth the money and time. There's also a nice café downstairs and rather underwhelming giftshop. The building is air-conditioned and there are safe boxes free of charge for your belongings.

One of the most incredible collections of artifacts from the Times of Alexander the Great and his father Philip. Worth the trip. Very nicely displayed and well set-up.

One of, if not the best museum I've ever visited. Everything is clean, extremely well-organized and prepared, and there's a text in English to describe every artifact. Captivating all the way through, and mesmerizing really. I came there on a friend's recommendation, and wasn't disappointed. If you're interested in history, it's a must. I'm not even a history craze myself, though I loved it.

Kind and helpful personnel. Great amount of historical and archeological findings. Informative descriptions and illustrations both in Greek and in English. If you want to read everything you would probably need 5-6 hours at least.

A beautiful museum in the heart of Thessaloniki. I was truly impressed with the exhibits. The combined ticket for all the museums was very smart even though I didn't have time to go to them all. Awesome experience

Even better than the Byzantine museum next door, this is a great place to wander around if to get a brief lesson in the archaeological history of the area. It’s worth getting the multi entry ticket that allows access to four museums over three days.

(Translated by Google) In the center of Thessaloniki, a remarkable museum is worth a visit (Original) Στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης ένα αξιόλογο μουσείο, αξίζει για επίσκεψη

It has a rich history, very well preserved and nicely displayed with a lot of details. I highly recommend to visit.

The best museum at Thessaloniki. Good designed very informative. Must to visit. Entrance isn't free. 15 euros for compound ticket.

Very clean and delightful experience. Plenty of history to look at. They offer a single day pass or a three day pass to visit other sites outside of the museum. There is air conditioning and plenty of languages available. The direct translations on the walls are green and English though. Staff is very friendly.

Extensive display of Macedonian history. we bought the combined ticket cost 15 eur total for 4 sites. Every display has some dualingual explanation on, and it basically explains the item.

1. Thessaloniki archeological museum is situated centrally and we'll within many other museums and within walking distance of white tower. 2. The front desk is really helpful. Make sure you hand over your heavy luggages to the locker so that you can roam around the museum freely. 3. A flyer from the front desk will help you to install the museum app, which will give audio tours for selected display items. 4. Many interesting pieces including many ceramic items, sculptures, jewellery and remains of an embalmed lady is on display. 5. Prepare to spend around 3 hours of fun filled day if you are ready to enjoy the history to the fullest.

I love this museum!!! I’ve been to so many museums but this one is the only one that I came back twice within two days! I feel amazed by the ancient people’s wisdom and skill sets for making the gold jewelry. I couldn’t move my feet in front of those art pieces. Highly highly recommend!!!!!! Pls don’t miss it if you are here to visit.

An impressive collection that will fill hours of inquiry and reading. They also have an app that will guide you through the collection. Great mid-day or afternoon option when the heat of July/August season is upon the city.

The best €4 spent it was fantastic travelling back in time. I didn't think to take my earpods, so please remember to slIp them in your pocket/bag so you can follow the download. So much to see

This is one of the most beautiful and the most organized museums I've ever seen. Greek history, culture, life and death from the earliest times 5,6 centuries BC. There are so many nice marble monuments you can not desribe. You can just watch and enjoy. There are 8 permanent exibitions, with categories such as Prehistoric Macedonia, Toward the birth of cities, Macedonia from 7 century bc till 4th century ad, Thessaloniki - Metropolis of Macedonia, The gold of Macedon. The ticket price is 4 euro for adults and kids. Maybe they can follow example of Byzantine museum where tickets for kids are free. I could spent hours there and definitelly looking forward comming back. Recommend!

Great museum with hundreds of overwhelming pieces of antiquity but all spoilt by the people that work there. I appreciate that the artifacts have to be protected and security has to be tight but please, don't follow me around making me feel like I am some petty thief. Please stop treating your customers like that. Thank you

(Translated by Google) Display of our cultural heritage in a building. (Original) Εμφάνιση της πολιτιστικής μας κληρονομιάς σε ένα κτίριο.

(Translated by Google) Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum (Original) Археологічний музей Салонік

(Translated by Google) It's not the best museum in town. (Original) C'est pas le meilleur musée de la ville.

Very educating, small and interesting museum. Highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Very nice place (Original) Πολύ ωραίος χωρος

Well organized by timelines and by aspects of peoples lives through each era. Text is in Greek and English. Saw some items I have not seen in London, Paris, New York or Chicago museums. One leaves with a good understanding of the development of Thessaloniki and Macedonia from archaic to present times. Very thorough Covid screening. Bring proof of vaccination with a picture ID matching that proof. Then they perform a body temperature check (forehead) and have you sanitize your hands.

The museum is great with everything written in Greek and English. Very interesting and well explained. The staff is nice.

Good place to visit and see lot of beautiful things and learn a lot Unfortunatly very bad organiszation of people that are working there because of Covid. Also people that are working there do not know anything to explane more about exibition. That is great minus.

Amazing collection, the best I've seen in Greece. However due to whatever reason half of the Museum was closed because of a staff problem they told us , yet everyone pays full price. Visit it because you need the back ground ground understand Thessaloniki s history but be prepared to mislead a little.

Very informative, great exhibition, must see. Ticket is only 4 EUR. Personel very kind.

Nice museum with a lot of ancient items. Most of the rooms are pretty. So if you need to cool down, this museum is for you. Be careful, there are a lot of guards around there. I think if you touch anything, they wil lock you up 😁

Great museum, very cosy and with great exhibits. If you love all things Greek& Ancient you will enjoy the visit. Not as big as Athens one, but just as pleasurable.

Great museum! Actually the best in the area. A good starting point for a one day museum tour in Thessaloniki. There is a 15€ ticket for the whole tour museum + tower + Rotonda + byzantine museum.

Very nice museum with plenty of artefacts daring from stone age to bisantin era. Great lights that create best atmosphere for each room and for each piece that is showed. Pretty big so reserve at least 1 hour for the visit. The museum employees are very kind and they all know english and last but notleast there is air conditioning, yaay 🙂

Great exhibits from all over Greece! Very intresting, if you like history you have to visit this museum. Don't miss it especially here in Thessaloniki! You'll read an encyclopedia and will have possibility to touch ancient Greece.

A wonderful magical incoursion in to Thessaloniki's past. It's a must see if you enjoy history and the roman heritage that gave us so much for thousands of years.

This is one of those places that requires a visit if you are a lover of history. The exhibits of Macedonian history encapsulate the periods of history very well and it's all easy to follow. There are a lot of interactive stations and the museum staff are quite helpful. On the bonus side, the cafe is awesome too and a great place to discuss and relax after walking through.

Amazing mosaics and sculptures!! Super extensive gold collection. This is a great museum to go to if you love classical statues

The archeological museum of Thessaloniki has a well put together collection of ancient greek exhibits focussing on the historical Macedonian region. It is big enough to spend a couple of hours but not so big it overwhelmes you. All descriptions are in greek and english.

Very interesting museum. It is not so big, which is actually good if you are going to the byzantine museum in the same day.

I suppose when you think about European history and art and architecture, you will think about Greece. Or about Alexander the Great and this place had a huge trove of information to share. It was also ironic that most of the lovely treasures were off their history tombs….which is not surprising as our historic knowledge is based on that. Which reminded me that the European culture pillaged the rest of the world from their land, people and resources. That they even realised the values of the tombs and the likes of civilisation of the world and pillaged them and took it to their own museum to show them. Now that is civilisation! Which was not the case here, just saying….

I just can’t believe how marble can be made to look so much like draped fabric. It blows me away anytime I see it.

Nicer than the one in Athens but not as nice as Acropolis Museum. Really gives you a sense of the many layers of History Thessaloniki has, in comparison to Athens which went into great decline during many centuries.

Nice museum with friendly staff. The exhibition is ok.

Learned much more than i thought i would. The statues inside are also spectacular

Excellently designed museum with eztraordinary exhibits. Well worth the visit!

I enjoyed it more then the one in Athens!

There's an free place outside of the museum with early roman artifacts. Interesting for a free visiting.

(Translated by Google) I LOVED ♥ ️ ♥ ️ ♥ ️ ♥ ️: it is true that I am a historian but even if you are not it is imperative to go there and especially since the rooms are classified in chronological order. ESSENTIAL. (Original) J'ai ADORÉ ♥️♥️♥️♥️ : il est vrai que je suis historienne mais même si vous ne l'êtes pas il est impératif d'y aller et ce d'autant que les salles sont classées dans un ordre chronologique. INCONTOURNABLE.

(Translated by Google) Excellent Experience! Worth a visit! (Original) Εξαιρειτκή Εμπειρία! Αξίζει επίσκεψης!

(Translated by Google) Not that big, but ok (Original) Nie takie duze, ale ok

(Translated by Google) Fairly large museum, with a nice collection of statues, pottery and jewelry. Some videos in English, unfortunately there is no audio guide. Very (too much?) Great respect for the rules of hygiene because a family of 3 people is not allowed to visit the museum at the same time !!!! Limit of 2 people per room. (Original) Musée assez grand, avec une jolie collection de statues, poteries et bijoux. Quelques vidéos en anglais, malheureusement il n'y a pas d'audioguide. Très (trop ?) grand respect des règles d'hygiène car une famille de 3 personnes n'a pas le droit de visiter le musée en même temps !!!! Limite de 2 personnes par salle.

Great

The Museum has an interesting exhibition around the history of Greece an Thessaloniki. There was also an exhibition about Japan, which felt a bit out of place for me. The staff is friendly, however if the museum is empty one feels a bit odd as they are at least two museum employees in the room. If one is under 25 the entrance is free, otherwise it’s 8€.

Not happy with the place, really strange atmosphere around there, plenty of artifacts but still mehh. Plus people (staff) follows you everywhere and watch you like hawk.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum to see and learn the history of the city, not very long the tour of the museum is quickly about 1 hour (Original) Musée sympas pour voir et apprendre l'histoire de la ville, pas très grand le tour du musée ce fait rapidement environ 1h

Very interesting museum. You need many hours to see the whole collection. Splendid gold collection from funery tombs.

(Translated by Google) The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a highlight. It contains the excavation finds from the Chaldiki region. Numerous sculptures and steles give a good impression of the development of Macedonian culture, which reached its peak with Alexander the Great. The gold jewelry with numerous laurel wreaths is also very beautiful. (Original) Das Archöologische Museum von Thessaloniki ist ein Highlight. Es enthält die Ausgrabungsfunde aus der Region Chaldiki. Zahlreiche Skulpturen und Stelen vermitteln einen guten Eindruck über die Entwicklung der mazedonischen Kultur, die ihren Höhepunkt mit Alexander dem Großen fand. Sehr schön auch der Goldschmuck mit zahlreichen Lorbeerkränzen.

(Translated by Google) Favorite museum 🥰 When I first went I did not think it would have so many interesting exhibits and since then I have visited it many times. Maybe I love it a little more than the archeological site of Athens. (Original) Αγαπημένο μουσείο 🥰 όταν πήγα πρώτη φορά δεν πίστευα ότι θα είχε τόσα πολλά και ενδιαφέροντα εκθέματα και από τότε το έχω επισκεφτεί πολλές φορές. Ίσως να το αγαπώ λίγο παραπάνω από το αρχαιολογικό της Αθήνας.

(Translated by Google) I believe that the archeological museum is an important part of Thessaloniki that promotes human history. However, because when I was younger, I went to school there, I did not find it interesting because this museum is not an employment center for children and teenagers. I believe that we should all visit it when we grow up, but in the future. Staff polite and always at our disposal. Thanks (Original) Πιστεύω πως το αρχαιολογικό μουσείο είναι ένα σημαντικό μέρος της Θεσσαλονίκης που προβάλλει την ιστορία του ανθρώπου. Παρόλα αυτά, επειδή όταν ήμουν και εγώ μικρότερος, είχα πάει με το σχολείο εκεί, δεν μου φάνηκε ενδιαφέρον διότι δεν αποτελεί το μουσείο αυτό κέντρο απασχόλησης για παιδιά και εφήβους. Πιστεύω πως όλοι πρέπει να το επισκεφτούμε όταν μεγαλώσουμε όμως, στο μέλλον. Προσωπικό ευγενικό και πάντα στη διάθεσή μας. Ευχαριστώ

Fascinating items in the exhibits, brings the imagination to life. Amazing to think people used some of the items 3000 years ago

(Translated by Google) Very great collections! (Original) Πολύ σπουδαίες συλλογές !

Really interesting and informative without being boring. I saw some items I've only seen before in my history books, it's a go to place in Thessaloniki!

(Translated by Google) Original and superb sculpture enhanced by the seaside (Original) Originale et superbe sculpture mise en valeur par le bord de mer

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum, with rich collections of exhibits and very kind staff. You should go! (Original) Εξαιρετικό μουσείο, με πλούσιες συλλογές εκθεμάτων και πολύ ευγενικό προσωπικό. Πρέπει να πάτε!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, nice exhibits. I would just like to see some artistic representations of the exhibits and life in ancient Macedonia. (Original) Πολύ όμορφος χώρος,ωραία εκθέματα . Θα ήθελα μόνο να έβλεπα κάποιες καλλιτεχνικές αναπαραστάσεις των εκθεμάτων και τις ζωής στην αρχαία Μακεδονία.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. (Original) Очень интересно.

(Translated by Google) Great Ancient Greece always moves the whole world! (Original) Η Μεγαλη Αρχαία Ελλάδα πάντα συγκινεί όλον τον κόσμο!

Small and not that nice as other museums in Greece.

(Translated by Google) There is something to see. Nice museum. (Original) Има какво да се види. Хубав музей.

(Translated by Google) Excellent, you have to go (Original) Excellent, il faut y aller

(Translated by Google) Kind staff and very interesting content. Worth a visit for those who like history! (Original) Ευγενικό προσωπικό και πολύ ενδιαφέρον περιεχόμενο. Αξίζει την επίσκεψη για όσους τους αρέσει η ιστορία!

Great place where a lot of Greek history can be admired. Beautiful exhibitions and friendly staff! I would recommend. (tickets costs 6 or 8 euro, not sure anymore, if your over 25 years old, under 25 years it is free!!)

(Translated by Google) It's worth it despite the € 8 entry fee If you have already been able to see Greek treasures in Athens, London or Berlin, then less, because there is a good overview, but not a really outstanding individual object (Original) Es lohnt trotz der 8€ Eintritt Wenn man schon in Athen, London oder Berlin griechische Schätze besichtigen konnte, dann weniger, denn es gibt einen guten Überblick, aber kein wirklich herausragendes Einzelobjekt

(Translated by Google) A very good Archaeological Museum. (Original) Ένα πολύ καλό αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο.

(Translated by Google) Great museum, interesting collection and well-described exhibits. For enthusiasts of ancient Greek history - must see! (Original) Świetne muzeum, ciekawy zbiór i dobrze opisane eksponaty. Dla pasjonatów historii starożytnej Grecji - must see!

(Translated by Google) Excellent specimens of ancient Greece presented uniquely by experts! You should definitely visit this museum and not just once! (Original) Hervorragende Exemplare Altgriechenlands einmalig von Experten präsentiert! Man sollte dieses Museum unbedingt besucht haben und dies nicht nur einmal!

We had a good time visiting the museum. There's a lot of great things to see. Thank you!

A terrific museum that has plenty of artifacts with both Greek and English explanations. You can easily spend hours and hours here. Right now they have a temporary hold exhibition which was ‘gold’ theme. They even offer a free outdoor exhibition.

Both an architectural and archeological wonder, clean and minimalistic, the exhibitions present the artifacts elegantly. Great space for a walk in the afternoon!

Very informational and interesting. I recommend the package for all the museums in Thessaloniki. Also, I’m not sure these pictures are only from this particular museum. There may be some Byzantine Museum photos.

Αξιόλογο κ μοναδικό στο είδος του Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Άριστο

Fantastic museum very much worth visiting if you’re interested in history. Also has very interesting temporary exhibitions.

(Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Αξίζει να το επισκεφτεί καποιος

excellent

(Translated by Google) The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki was founded in 1912 and the building that houses it today was inaugurated on October 27, 1962 when the city was celebrating 50 years since its liberation. Created by the architect Patroclus Quarantine. Wikipedia source (Original) Το Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Θεσσαλονίκης ιδρύθηκε το 1912 και το κτίριο που στεγάζεται σήμερα εγκαινιάστηκε στις 27 Οκτωβρίου 1962 όταν η πόλη γιόρταζε τα 50 χρόνια από την απελευθέρωσή της. Δημιουργήθηκε από τον αρχιτέκτονα Πάτροκλο Καραντινός. Πηγή βικιπαδεια

Great museum with lots of exhibits especially if you are interested in Greek Ancient History

They have English translations as well, which makes the visit a useful one to better understand the roots & culture of the Greek civilization.

Excellent museum! Very informative and a delight to visit. COVID-19 precautions were in place 👍

Very rich collection of antiquities. Strongly recommend. The only mistake: the reconstruction of reed in avlos incorrect. It must be highly likely single, not double.

*COVID UPDATE* You must show a vaccination approval with a valid ID A must in Thessaloniki!! Outstanding exhibitions. There isplenty of staff to see from many time areas. It took us 3-4 hours and we skipped some because some things repeated themselves

It actually took me 3 (not long) visits to see it all! So interesting, with history from millions of years ago, to the antiquity up to the modern history of northern Greece! At some parts I thought that more context should be added, like maps when showing artefacts from areas (And I'm Greek and had no idea of the places, imagine how it would be for internationals). Nevertheless incredibly interesting, can't wait to visit again, definitely recommend!

After visiting Athens' museums with classical period artifacts you can get a totally different story from the Byzantine collections here. This museum is smaller than the one in Athens, but I think it presents its subject much better. Displays are more carefully constructed to tell their story. I enjoyed visiting and learned a lot.

Doesn't make sense after the "gold and graveyards" expo. Probably that's why it was for free. Artefacts from 5000 years BC should not be right next to items from 1970's ...

Many interesting tools and tomb accessories to see, also with the history of the city. But still they need to get some things straight while mentioning Turks instead of Ottoman Empire which does not add up according to the time periods mentioned.

Interesting museum that goes way back in time in Thessaloniki- don't be fooled by the name, as the museum covers history, art, and culture as well as the excavations themselves. Good to visit early on your trip to the city.

Great place to see! We were impressed! If you are planning to wisit this museum be sure to have enough time to explore all great collections!