Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

A well planned museum, organised into unique categories. QR codes and audio guides were thorough and accurate. Extensive historical information as well as modern pieces representing the communities history.

More security guards than visitors at the entrance. Window into the once large and vibrant but now lost Jewish community. The museum is small and could tell us more.

The place where to discover the history of the greatest Sephardi metropolis in Jewish history. The museum is quite rich, with temporary exhibitions and permanent (ancient tombstones from the destroyed Jewish cemetery, landmarks of the history of Jews in Thessaloniki, landmarks in the topography of the Jewish quarters, daily Jewish life, life after the 1917 great fire, and the Holocaust room). I suggest spending at least 1.5/2 hrs, it's well worth it!

A truly wonderful museum; well layed out and respectful for those who died. It tells the story of the Thessaloniki Jewish community in tandem with the development of the city. All the exhibits are carefully labelled in several languages with Q codes for more explanation. The staff are friendly and helpful. A must for anyone interested in the Jewish side of this lovely city

A unique and important place, definitely worth a visit. It commemorates the tragic fate of Greek Jews, especially those from the German Occupation Zone. It also does great job in telling the brief history of the city (much better than the White Tower for instance.) On the other hand, it feels cramped and chaotic, the key Holocaust Room is perhaps the smallest, different exhibitions appear to be mixed together, and the building has some ridiculous protection (which makes it hard to find the entrance.) Still - go there.

Truly Special place portraying the story of the Jewish community and its history in the saloniki. A must visit for every Jew and people who are interested in history

We must pass an excesive security control, there is not locker nor wardrobe. There is not a research space or library, taking pictures its forbidden and the explanation panels are down and with a small words. There is a publicity of houses investments and a little bit information about sefardí culture. In the end, like always victimization and look after richness. What a pity!

Generally a good museum that tells the story of Thessalonian Jews. Sadly, now with an entry fee, although it was free before. My complaint is about the small Judaica shop that they have on site. I bought a nice modern menorah a few years back. Staff were not selling candles on site but told me that I could get them anywhere. Unfortunately, in spite of visiting a large number of Judaica shops, I have not been able to find suitable candles to light it. The menorah was a modern design and not cheap but I have not been able to use it ever due to the odd candle size. I would not recommend you buy anything from the museum shop, as the staff give out the wrong information.