What it's like
The Museum of Byzantine Culture is a scientific institution open to the public. It opened in 1994 and collects, preserves and exhibits early Christian, Byzantine, medieval and post-Byzantine works, mainly from Macedonia.
The museum is housed on Stratou Avenue and the White Tower, so the visit sits close to the seafront. Its opening show brought back antiquities that had been transferred from the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens. Families, adults and school groups can join educational activities here.
Good to know
- Entry is allowed until shortly before the museum closes, so arrive with time to spare.
- Ask the guards at the entrance for Museum Visit Cards, which point visitors to selected exhibits.
- The building has ramps, elevators and wheelchairs for visitors with disabilities.
Museum of Byzantine Culture
The Museum of Byzantine Culture sits on the seafront near City Hall, beside the White Tower in Thessaloniki. It holds early Christian, Byzantine and post-Byzantine works, mainly from Macedonia.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Aristotelous Square
Aristotelous Square is the open heart of Thessaloniki, a broad square where the city gathers for festivals and seasonal celebrations. It is the starting point for much of the old center.
White Tower
The White Tower is the 15th-century landmark on the waterfront that stands for Thessaloniki itself. Inside, a permanent exhibition traces the city's history from its founding onward.
Galerian Complex and Arch of Galerius
Open-air Roman ruins and a triumphal arch in the middle of modern Thessaloniki. You walk among the remains and stop at the arch on Egnatia Street.
Roman Forum of Thessaloniki
The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the city's ancient Roman-era forum, a two-terraced complex with excavated stoas and a museum underneath. Visitors walk through the ruins and the nearby baths and theater.
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