NOESIS – Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum is a non-profit cultural and educational foundation that promotes the public understanding of Science and Technology, in a way that is both educational and recreational. The main objective of the Center is the popularization of modern scientific and technological knowledge and its dissemination to the public through exhibitions, movies, educational programs, seminars and lectures. The brand name of the Center intends to emphasize the connection between its operation and human “noesis”, since the intention is to make scientific knowledge available to everybody. The Center aims to become a leading attraction in the field of Science Culture and Technology not only in Greece, but in South-Eastern Europe as well.
In the Center's premises visitors watch digital shows:
a. In the 160 seat digital Planetarium.
b. In the 300 seat Giant Screen Cinema (2D and 3D).
c. In the 18 seat Motion Simulator (2D and 3D).
They can also visit the Technology Museum with permanent exhibitions related to Science and Technology:
a. The Ancient Creek Technology exhibition, one of its kind, featuring replicas of technological breakthroughs and machines of Ancient Greece from the prehistoric period till the Hellenistic and Byzantine period.
b. The Technopark featuring interactive exhibits. The visitor has the opportunity to discover the scientific knowledge acting and having fun.
c. The Car Exhibition featuring car models that mark the history of automobile.
In NOESIS there are also:
The foundation also houses a Café and Restaurant with an excellent view to the city and a Gift Shop selling educational books, gadgets and souvenirs.
Contact Details
NOESIS – Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum
Address: 6th km Thessaloniki – Thermi rd
Postal Code: 57001 Thermi, Greece
Tel: + 30 2310 483 000
Fax: +30 2310 483 020
Email: info@noesis.edu.gr
Website: www.noesis.edu.gr