NOESIS Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum
Κέντρο Διάδοσης Επιστημών και Μουσείο Τεχνολογίας ΝΟΗΣΙΣ
The largest science center in northern Greece, with a planetarium, dome theater and an exhibit on ancient Greek technology. It is ideal for a family half-day outing.
NOESIS is located in Thermi, southeast of central Thessaloniki. The center has a digital planetarium, a dome theater, motion simulators and interactive science galleries. Its permanent exhibit on ancient Greek technology recreates ancient inventions such as the Antikythera mechanism, and children can try things out for themselves. Planetarium and theater shows require separate tickets, and some sessions are in English. The center is usually closed on Mondays. It is about 40 minutes by bus from the city center and close to the airport, so it can be fitted in on the day you leave.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–15:00/17:00; closed Mondays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Museum of Byzantine Culture
- Thessaloniki Waterfront & The Umbrellas
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- White Tower of Thessaloniki
- Palace of Galerius
- Arch of Galerius (Kamara)
- Rotunda of Galerius
- Atatürk Museum