🏛️ Museum
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Northern Greece's flagship museum, famous for its dazzling ancient Macedonian gold, grave goods and finds from across the region.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
€10 entry (≈ $11)
From port
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly♿ Wheelchair accessible
🕐 Best time to visit
Midday, when a cool indoor stop is welcome
The flagship museum of northern Greece traces ancient Macedonia from prehistory to the age of Alexander the Great. Its famous galleries of Macedonian gold - wreaths, jewellery and grave goods - are dazzling, and the cool, well-labelled halls make an ideal midday stop.
Getting there from the port
Walk east to the museum near the White Tower (about 25 minutes) or take a short taxi
🚌 Best transport: walk💶 Cost: Free on foot, or ~€6 by taxi