THESSALONIKI MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY

By admin, 27 June, 2023
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THESSALONIKI MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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MOMUS-THESSALONIKI MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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The mission of MOMUS-Thessaloniki Museum of Photography is the study and promotion of photography and the cultivation, familiarization and education of the public in contemporary and earlier trends of the art. Its archives and collection comprise approximately 120.000 negatives and photographic objects from 1890-2024, including the archives of Yiannis Stylianou, Socrates Iordanidis and Dimitris Letsios. The institution also functions as a depository for the Greek part of the Fred Boissonnas archive. The enrichment of its collections, the creation of a systematized archive, the presentation of photographic art in other cities within and outside the country’s borders, as well as the organization of the Thessaloniki Photobiennale are also among its mains objectives.

 

Explore the collection archives: http://85.75.194.207:8080/front 

*The digital archive of I. Megas is no longer part of the collections of MOMUS–Thessaloniki Museum of Photography.

 

DEPUTY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Areti Leopoulou

Contact Details
Address
Warehouse A, Pier A,Thessaloniki port area, P.O. Βox 12025 54625, Thessaloniki
Telephone
+30 2310 566 716
Email
info.photography@momus.gr
Facebook
@MOMusPhotography
Schedule
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Tuesday
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Ticket Prices
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6.00€
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General Admission
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8.00€
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General admission with a scheduled tour
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4.00€
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Students | Visitors 12 to 25 years of age | Visitors 65 years of age and over
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6.00€
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Students | Visitors 12 to 25 years of age | Visitors 65 years of age and over with a scheduled tour
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3.00€
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School visits
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4.00€
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Eligible for free admission with a scheduled tour
Directions
40.6333381, 22.93543608
Transportation
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The museum does not provide parking, but there are private parking options nearby.

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Buses: 5, 6, 33 (bus stop T.S. Plateia Eleftherias)

 

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The museum does provide parking space for bikes and electric scooters. 

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Subway
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Dimokratias Station

Venizelou Station

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Subway
General Instructions
Eating, drinking, smoking and vaping is not allowed inside the museum
The museum does not provide a service for luggage storage. While touring the exhibition areas, visitors with backpacks are required to carry them on their side or in front in order to avoid any damage to the artworks.
Photography and filming is permitted exclusively for personal, non-commercial use. The use of flash and tripods, as well as professional filming cameras, is not allowed.
All exhibition spaces and museum facilities are wheelchair accessible. In all MOMus venues there are wheelchair accessible elevators and toilets.
In all MOMus venues, guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs for people with other disabilities are allowed. Small pets are also allowed to enter, as long as they remain in the arms of their guardians or in a carrier bag.
The museum offers a free Wi-Fi service
POS service is available at the museum shop
The HUSH Coffee & Brunch is open, Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 10:00-20:00. When the museum is closed for the preparation of a new exhibition, the café’s opening hours may change. Please contact us at +30 2310 566 716 (ex
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Public holidays: CLOSED
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25.12 Christmas Day

26.12 Boxing Day

01.01 New Year's Day

06.01 Epiphany Day

Clean Monday

25.03 Greek Independence Day (national holiday)

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday

01.05 May 1st

Holy Spirit Day

15.08 Assumption of Mary Day 

26.10 Saint Demetrius Day

28.10 Ohi Day (national holiday)

 

Special Opening Hours

24 .12 10:00-14:00

31.12 10:00-14:00

 

 

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Museum Location
Thessaloniki_
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Thessaloniki Museum of Photography
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Free admission
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Visitors with disabilities and person accompanying them

Children (under 12 years old)

Students of Higher Educational Institutions in Fine Arts, History & Archaeology, Architecture, Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art, Tourist Guide Education

Professors of History of Art, Architecture, Fine Arts

Members of Chamber of Fine Arts

Journalists

ΙCOM, AICA, ΙΚΤ, EEIT cardholders

Refugees

*Note: In any case, the presentation of a valid ID or relevant identification card is required

 

Free admission - Anniversary days: 

06.03 Melina Mercouri Memorial Day

18.05 International Museum Day

European Heritage Days

First Sunday of every month

Schedule Disclaimer
**The museum will open again with the next periodical exhibition on 20 February 2026. The HUSH Coffee & Brunch remains open, Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 12:00-20:00.