Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki

​A truly moving and important experience. The Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki is an essential stop for anyone visiting the city. It tells the fascinating and tragic story of the Jewish community, from its rich history and vibrant culture to its devastating end during the Holocaust. The exhibits are incredibly well-documented and provide a deep and meaningful insight. ​The staff are also wonderful - knowledgeable, kind, and clearly passionate about preserving this vital memory. ​My only suggestion, which I offer with great respect, is to consider updating some of the exhibits. A more modern and interactive presentation could make the museum even more accessible and engaging for a wider audience, especially for children and younger visitors. This would help ensure this powerful history continues to resonate for generations to come. ​Thank you for preserving this critical part of Thessaloniki's story.

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 must if you are in Thessaloniki. The history of the Jewish community that gone from 70,000 at it best before WWII to only 1000 today. Lots to see and learn. What a shame that there are as many policeman outside as non Jewish visitors daily.

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.

Thessaloniki was a city with Jewish majority. The museum is telling a story of the local Jews. The ticket also includes two local synagogues. Recommended for history lovers. It also has a store with book selection.

Fascinating history that in many prospects tells the story of Thessalonika. Great interpretation and recommend you go here early in your visit.

A small museum that tells what happened to the Jews of Thessaloniki when the Nazi regime arrived in Greece. The staff is kind and willing to explain. Explanations can be heard in several languages. A statistic worth remembering: out of 10,000 children, only 48 survived.

It wasn’t great: no photos were allowed inside & your bag was searched by security on entering building - does not create a very welcoming feeling. Also not many artefacts in museum, but mainly display boards explaining the history of the Jews in Thessaloniki & the effects of WWII on the Jewish community. It gets boring and very grim.