Delphi, the Parthenon, and then SEIKILO.
A unique exhibition of ancient musical instruments in the heart of Thessaloniki, with interactive guided tours and hands-on experience. «Delphi and the Parthenon are monuments of the past. SEIKILO brings all this history back to life.» — Julian Caracotsios (Google verified review)
Experience ancient Greece like you have never before
Guided tours Monday to Saturday
Hands-on time with a lyre
Only upon reservation
interactive experiences of high educational value, as seen on
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Plan your visit
Solo or group visits tailored to different types of visitors; start planing your SEIKILO experience here!
The Collection
Listen to two thousand years of ancient musical heritage from Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, etc., through a unique collection of ancient lyres, kitharas, pandura, sambuca, and more.
Hands-on Workshops
We consider the lyre a living instrument worth teaching and performing. To that end, we offer exclusive workshops tailored to your needs, whether you are a professional musician or someone with no musical knowledge.
Private Concerts
Experience ancient melodies surviving to this day, along with contemporary compositions on ancient musical instruments, in a live concert with world-renowned lyre players.
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Research & the Museum
The Museum
Experience ancient melodies surviving to this day, along with contemporary compositions on ancient musical instruments, in a live concert with world-renowned lyre players.
Research Programs
SEIKILO Museum has a history of successfully applying for research funding at a national and international level and successfully completing each project by collaborating with universities, research institutions, specialized companies & individuals.
Our Team
Meet our highly educated and experienced research team, responsible for the evolving Lyre Ecosystem, which includes academics, musicians, researchers, luthiers, and filmmakers.
Reviving the Lyre
SEIKILO Museum considers the lyre a living instrument worth teaching and performing. To that end, we spend much of our resources researching, designing, and producing learning material such as sheet music books, online courses, music albums, etc.
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Surviving Melody from 2nd c. CE
We consider the lyre a living instrument worth teaching and performing. To that end, we offer exclusive workshops tailored to your needs, whether you are a professional musician or someone with no musical knowledge.
The Lyre of Classical Greece
We consider the lyre a living instrument worth teaching and performing. To that end, we offer exclusive workshops tailored to your needs, whether you are a professional musician or someone with no musical knowledge.
Reviving Ancient World Music
We consider the lyre a living instrument worth teaching and performing. To that end, we offer exclusive workshops tailored to your needs, whether you are a professional musician or someone with no musical knowledge.
Bring the Museum to your Home
Acquire an Artifact
Discover the magic of ancient music with the handcrafted instrument recreations of the unique SEIKILO collection, such as a lyre, a kithara, a phorminx, or a pandura!
Preserve the Stories
All the myths and stories you heard during your visit to the SEIKILO Museum are but a mere fragment of what was written. Explore the legacy of the lyre through SEIKILO museum-quality books!
Experience Ancient Music at Home
Replicate the amazing experience of a SEIKILO museum visit by listening to studio-quality recordings of surviving ancient melodies and contemporary compositions on ancient musical instruments.
Ancient Games, Modern Play
Αncient Greeks designed a series of highly educational games through which the youngsters sharpened their minds and developed critical thinking. Experience the timelessness of play with our series of ancient board games for the whole family, handcrafted with premium materials.