Folk and Ethnological Museum
Folk and Ethnological Museum
Folk and Ethnological Museum
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Eleni T
Thessaloniki, Greece34 contributions
Sept 2011 • Solo
This museum ,situtated in a very nice area not far from the city centre and which you can reach easily by public transport,has exhibits which can give an idea of how life was organised in Grrece of the 19th century and on.It is housed in one of the remaining villas of the 20th century near the sea.The elegant building belonged to the Modianos' family,one of the well known Jewish families of Thessaloniki.
Written 18 August 2012
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Fiona C
7 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
A little gem of a museum. The attendant set all the working models going for us , including grist mills and water wheels. Lovely old house in quier setting off a busy street.
Perfect for children but us 2 adults really enjoyed the displays.
Perfect for children but us 2 adults really enjoyed the displays.
Written 16 June 2018
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Grecophile2011
London, UK82 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
The building is beautiful inside from what we could see, not sure why there appears to be no history of this.
The lady curator didn't speak English, accompanied us throughout, and turned on the machine exhibits. A surprisingly enjoyable and educational folk exhibition with a film and demonstrations all machinery for adults and children.
The lady curator didn't speak English, accompanied us throughout, and turned on the machine exhibits. A surprisingly enjoyable and educational folk exhibition with a film and demonstrations all machinery for adults and children.
Written 25 December 2016
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Filippos K
Thessaloniki, Greece94 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
It is a very interesting museum, located in the heart of the town. It has very well informed photos coming from the history of Thessaloniki, and drives you through time. The yard and the garden offers a very nice spot for relaxing, especially during summer time!
Written 25 July 2015
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Joan M
Thessaloniki Region, Greece11 contributions
Nov 2014
The Folk and Ethnological Museum of Thessaloniki is housed on a neoclassical villa, worthy of visit in its own right. If I am not mistaken it is one of the villas of the affluent jewish family of Modiano in Thessaloniki and a beautiful building as well. The collection inside is extremely interesting and quite educating. Also there are some really fascinating automatisms which demonstrate the use of machines of the past. Of course, as it is a folk museum, there are plenty of traditional outfits. However, that which impressed me the most was a magnificent stained glass in the reception.
All in all, you'll gain something if you choose to visit it, be it the beautiful architecture of the villa or the collection inside.
All in all, you'll gain something if you choose to visit it, be it the beautiful architecture of the villa or the collection inside.
Written 15 July 2015
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tropssap
England44 contributions
June 2014 • Friends
Interesting museum.
Exhibits focus on everyday living in the past and how things were made/produced in Greece before mass industrialisation.
Has a nice courtyard cafe.
You can combine a visit to the museum with a walk along the sea promenade.
Exhibits focus on everyday living in the past and how things were made/produced in Greece before mass industrialisation.
Has a nice courtyard cafe.
You can combine a visit to the museum with a walk along the sea promenade.
Written 17 June 2014
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harehound
Thessaloniki Region, Greece93 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
Out along the Paralia to the south and east of the city of Thessaloniki is where the rich merchants built their houses in dying days of Ottoman rule. These houses with their private access to the sea were architectural gems but sadly most have been demolished for the ubiquitous apartment blocks of the modern city. One that has survived however now houses this delightful and largely 'undiscovered museum.
The first floor is principally a display area for ethnic costume but for those who are not particularly interested in the clothes themselves there is a wealth of information about the people that, until fairly recently, wore them.
The ground floor contains exhibits and demonstration models about sustainable communities, mainly milling, forestry and weaving. For those, like me, with limited Greek language skills the displays are in English as well as Greek.
The staff were helpful, well informed and very approachable. As ever in Greece once you start chatting . . .
If you MUST do the 'big' museums of Thessaloniki then OK, that's your choice, but please make time after that to hop on a 3,5, or 8 bus down the Neo Paralia for three stops, pay your 3 euro - and enjoy this wonderful experience
The first floor is principally a display area for ethnic costume but for those who are not particularly interested in the clothes themselves there is a wealth of information about the people that, until fairly recently, wore them.
The ground floor contains exhibits and demonstration models about sustainable communities, mainly milling, forestry and weaving. For those, like me, with limited Greek language skills the displays are in English as well as Greek.
The staff were helpful, well informed and very approachable. As ever in Greece once you start chatting . . .
If you MUST do the 'big' museums of Thessaloniki then OK, that's your choice, but please make time after that to hop on a 3,5, or 8 bus down the Neo Paralia for three stops, pay your 3 euro - and enjoy this wonderful experience
Written 4 February 2014
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chasmania
Caesarea101 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
This was a totally unexpected, pleasant surprise. The museum occupies the two floors of the Moderna villa in what is still an upscale neighborhood. The second floor houses a well organized, extensive exhibit of fok customs from the area and special wedding customs and ceremonies.. The graphics are excellent and the explanations are in both Greek and English. The first floor deals with how the fabrics were made and the role of water power. You should first see the videos that explain the processes and then visit the three or four working full scale models of the water wheel driven machinery. We learned a lot of things about the processing of cloth that we didn't know before. It is something that children would also enjoy - very noisy and full of action. After our visit we had a great lunch at a restaurant next to the museum at 72 Vas Olgas.
Written 18 September 2012
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Gergely K
Budapest, Hungary1 contribution
Sept 2019 • Couples
We visited this musem after the most attractions were done and this one was far more interesting because of the working models of mills and videos of how things worked back in the days.
Well worth of the time and the 2€ entry fee
Well worth of the time and the 2€ entry fee
Written 17 September 2019
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CBR
170 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
A lovely museum with friendly staff. The ground floor shows some aspects of daily domestic and working life. There are also some working models of water powered machines. Boys' toys, but not. Our guide was a lovely enthusiastic lady. Upstairs, there is a great collection of costumes. The museum is a short taxi ride from the centre, say 5 euros. The museum does not feature on a lot of maps or in guides. It should do.
Written 8 June 2019
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