Museum of Byzantine Civilization

Finally, I managed to actually visit the museum and must say it is quite impressive, both the exhibits and the way they are displayed. There are a total of 11 halls representing various parts of the story. However, my opinion remains that the staff is rather unfriendly and not too professional. They warned me in advance that I must leave the building 5 minutes before the closing time. Well, in my opinion, if the closing time is announced as 3:30, that means that I, as a client, can be inside until 3:30 and then they run their administrative procedures after everybody leaves. So, basically, good museum, but staff could be improved.

The museum is stunning, both from the outside and the inside. Definitely worth a visit. They have a large collection of Byzantine artifacts. Although I'm not usually a big fan of history, I found this museum genuinely interesting and you can feel how important it is for the Greek people. The ticket costs 8€, while the kids under 18 enter for free. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful, it wasn't overcrowded when we visited, so you can take your time and explore at your own pace. About an hour and a half is enough for the full visit.

Absolutely worth a visit. I think the ticket was €8, which you certainly can't complain about. It was very quiet when we visited, which probably lent the whole place some serenity. If you are in Thessaloniki and you have an hour or so to spare, I think it would be well spent here.

The space is good developed: the halls, the lights, the pieces of mosaic, tombstones, vases, examples of the unique history of Byzantine. If you have a time, it's better to take a guide tour, and not to be lost in the treasure of this museum.

Wonderful museum! I was lucky and didn’t experience any of the 10 permanent exhibition being temporary closed for a lack of staff. Very organized how you flow from one room to the next, free audio guide which can be downloaded over WiFi and nice staff. Everything you’d expect from a well-kept museum. I came closer to closing, 1 hr is not enough, I think I skipped a room and skimmed over a couple others due to time. The artwork and artifacts are beautiful and for only 8 euros, I think it’s a great deal.

Small but beautiful museum with a fabulous collection of Byzantine art. The staff are very friendly, and the exhibits are well presented. Be careful around some of the displays though, there are small steps in front and when my daughter accidentally touched it, the alarm went off! The cafeteria and gift shop are currently under renovation, which was a bit disappointing, but overall it was still an awesome experience.

My favorite museum in Thessaloniki. Great exhibits - mosaics, icons, tombs... There is an app to download but it was not working. WiFi is free in museum

The staff was very accommodating, and were very through with their explanation The museum itself was mesmorising, it was organised in a way that felt like you were going down a timeline The only thing i would like to note is that the android audio guide wasnt available in later versions of android yet it did not diminish my experiece