Folklife and Ethnological museum of Macedonia - Thrace, Regional ethnological museum in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The Folklife and Ethnological Museum of Macedonia-Thrace holds over 15,000 objects including textiles, costumes, tools, and musical instruments gathered from various communities in northern Greece. The collection represents different aspects of daily and ceremonial life across several historical regions.
The building was constructed in 1906 as a private residence for a banker and reflects early 20th-century architecture in Thessaloniki. Later conversion to a museum allowed the original structure of the house to be preserved with its distinctive features intact.
The collection showcases traditional crafts and clothing that reflect how people in northern Greece lived and dressed for generations. These items show the customs and skills that families passed down through their daily lives in these regions.
Plan your visit considering that opening hours vary throughout the week, with some days having longer availability than others. Checking the current schedule before you go ensures you have enough time to explore the collection at your own pace.
The building features a double covered gallery facing the sea and sits within a spacious garden, one of the few remaining early 20th-century courtyards in the city. This green space inside the urban area offers visitors a rare glimpse into the domestic life of wealthy residents from that period.
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