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Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum

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Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum

Overview

The Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum is an educational center in Thermi, on the outskirts of Thessaloniki. It features interactive science exhibits, a digital planetarium, a motion-simulation room, and a large-screen theater. Visitors go to engage with hands-on technology displays and watch astronomy presentations.

Getting There

Situated toward Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), the facility is a 20- to 30-minute drive or taxi ride from central Thessaloniki. City buses running toward Thermi reach the area in about 45 to 60 minutes.

Time to Allow

Allow 2 to 3 hours to tour the permanent galleries and attend a planetarium or simulator screening.

When to Go

Weekday mornings frequently see student groups, whereas weekends bring family crowds. The indoor venue is particularly useful during extreme summer heat or rainy weather.

Nearby Attractions

Located southeast of downtown, it pairs conveniently with sights on the way back to the city:

  • Municipal Art Gallery of Thessaloniki (5.3km)
  • Thessaloniki Concert Hall (5.6km)
  • Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia and Thrace (6.4km)
  • New Mosque (6.7km)

Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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