Climb the steps of the White Tower, on the sea front, and through videos, photographs and interactive games you can learn about the history of Thessaloniki over the centuries.
At the Archaeological Museum you can view the gold artefacts of ancient Macedon and rare finds from the Archaic and Roman periods.
At the wonderful museum of Byzantine Civilisation you can wonder at the murals, mosaics, icons and ecclesiastic utensils and everyday use objects reflecting Byzantine culture and art, while at Mount Athos Centre you can find publications, studies and exhibitions highlighting the historical bonds of the monastic community of Mt. Athos with the city of Thessaloniki.
The State Museum of Modern Contemporary Art, at Lazaristes Monastery, houses the unique Kostakis’ collection of works by Russian avant-garde artists and organises exhibitions of works of art by contemporary artists. To extend your acquaintance with modern art and the Visual Arts, in general, visit Tellogleion Art Foundation. Furthermore, on the cultural pier of the city port, you will find the Cinema Museum and the excellent Photography Museum of Thessaloniki.
