NOESIS is a non-profit, cultural, and educational foundation supervised by the Ministry of Development. Originally founded in 1978 as the Technical Museum of Thessaloniki, it evolved into its current form in 2001. The organization’s primary mission is to promote technological culture and provide a contemporary learning environment for science and technology.
The Technology Museum The core of NOESIS consists of the Technology Museum, which features three permanent thematic exhibitions:
- Ancient Greek Technology: A unique exhibition showcasing technological achievements from prehistory to the Byzantine era through models and reconstructions.
- Technopark: An interactive science center where visitors can engage with hands-on exhibits to understand scientific principles in an entertaining way.
- Car Gallery: A collection showcasing landmark moments and representative models from the history of the automotive industry.
Audiovisual and Educational Facilities The center utilizes state-of-the-art audiovisual infrastructure for science communication:
- Digital Planetarium: A 160-seat venue dedicated to astronomy and celestial shows.
- Cosmotheatre: A 300-seat wide-screen cinema for 2D and 3D educational documentaries.
- Virtual Reality Simulator: An 18-seat dynamic simulator offering immersive experiences.
- Infrastructure: The premises also include a 200-seat Conference Amphitheater, a specialized Library with a computer hub, and a Digital Production Lab for multimedia content.
Programs and International Cooperations NOESIS organizes diverse educational activities, including workshops on science, robotics and AI, alongside temporary exhibitions and scientific lectures in partnership with organizations. The foundation plays an active role in international museum networks, holding memberships on ECSITE and CIMUSET-ICOM.
