MUSEUMS in ACTION “Culture 4 Family”

MUSEUMS in ACTION “Culture 4 Family”

Thessaloniki Celebrates International Museum Day 2025 with a Unique Cultural Event!

Thessaloniki, a city rich in history and cultural vibrancy, is celebrating International Museum Day 2025 in a truly special way! In the spirit of this year’s global theme, “Museums and Society in Transition,” four active museums of Thessaloniki — the Olympic Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Museum for the Macedonian Struggle, and the NOESIS Science Center & Technology Museum — are redefining their roles and creating new ways to connect with the public. Together, they are co-organizing an original, multi-themed celebration right in the heart of the city!

A shared cultural event, inspired by the three thematic pillars of this year’s celebration — Intangible Cultural Heritage, The Power of Youth, and New Technologies — invites families and young people of all ages on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 18:30, to the outdoor area of the Maritime Museum (Pier A, Thessaloniki Port) for a unique experience celebrating the richness of our cultural heritage — free entry!

OLYMPIC MUSEUM OF THESSALONIKI

“The Journey of the Flame”
The Olympic Museum of Thessaloniki celebrates International Museum Day with a rich program of activities, inviting families and young people to explore the cultural heritage of the Olympic Games and uncover its hidden secrets. A fascinating journey through time, inspired by Olympic torch relays and the peace message of the Olympic flame, awaits participants — through educational and athletic activities, art workshops, and games!

MARITIME MUSEUM

“The Hidden Treasure of the Seas”
The Maritime Museum sets sail for International Museum Day by offering a voyage of knowledge, creativity, and culture. In a time when connecting with the past is more relevant than ever, the museum becomes a vibrant meeting point for learning and inspiration, inviting visitors of all ages to join an interactive adventure! An exciting treasure hunt with code-breaking, object searches, and riddle-solving will guide you to the discovery of the grand treasure!

“Let’s Set Our Course!” – Art Workshop
Encouraging youth participation, the Maritime Museum invites children to create artworks under the theme “The Sea and Navigation.” In the museum’s outdoor space, colors and materials will be provided for children to design their own nautical maps, as well as artworks through collage or painting inspired by seafaring, the ocean, and journeys.

FOUNDATION OF THE MUSEUM FOR THE MACEDONIAN STRUGGLE AND MODERN HISTORY OF MACEDONIA

“Create Your Own Museum!” – Creative Workshop
To celebrate International Museum Day 2025, the IMMA hosts an art and code-breaking workshop for children and young adults! Museums are vibrant spaces where people and cultures meet. Children and youth will express their thoughts and ideas about the role of museums in a society of equality and inclusion. Using photographs and visual material of the museum’s historic neoclassical building and the history of Thessaloniki, participants will create their own messages for Museum Day, translate them using the “secret code” of the Macedonian fighters, and construct their own original museum models using recyclable materials!

NOESIS SCIENCE CENTER & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM

“NOESIS at the Port”
On the occasion of International Museum Day, NOESIS is packing up experiments, scientific setups, and constructions to head to the port — inviting primary school children on an exciting adventure into the world of science! Get ready to discover nature’s secrets through fun experiments involving water and air, and experience the magic of astronomy through observation and playful activities!