The purpose of the Olympic and Sports Museum is to promote the history of sports of the country, the preservation of the sporting heritage and encourage the public to participate in sports.
Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )
1998 Founded.
2004 In March it is housed in the new privately - owned building.
2008 The International Olympic Committee recognized it as the first Olympic museum of the country.
Ottoman era (1453- 1912)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
This museum has a permanent collection of athletes’ personal belongings, Olympic medals, publications, uniforms and items from World Championships, European Championships, Balkan, Mediterranean Games, Paralympic and Olympic Games (summer and winter). The space is designed for multiple uses and features an auditorium, two-function rooms, a bar and one shop. The museum was initially housed in a building of Aristotelous Square but soon moved to this area, which is an urban hub of sports facilities and activities.
What I can't see
Periodic exhibitions are based on the triptych “mind-body-soul”, giving an educational, athletic, historical and cultural dimension to the theme. The exhibitions are many and alternating, targeting mostly pupils. The purpose of the museum is to promote the history of sports of the country, the preservation of the sporting heritage and encourage the public to participate in sports.
Info
- Address: 3is Septemvriou & Ag. Dimitriou St.
Bibliography
http://olympicmuseum-thessaloniki.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=47
Last visit13/9/2015
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