Delphi, the Parthenon, and then SEIKILO.

A unique exhibition of ancient musical instruments lies in the heart of Thessaloniki, with interactive guided tours and hands-on experience for individuals, groups, and educational institutions.

«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 thrice per week

Hands-on time with a lyre

Only upon reservation

while you live, shine

an award-winning private museum

«Museum is an understatement!»

This is an amazing place of passionate people. The visit is interactive – the guide talks about all the instruments with details and anecdotes, and you can try the instruments yourself. There are also unique books on this subject. Worth a visit for the music and the people! — Gabriela Tom, Google Reviews

«Brings history back to life!»

Delphi and the Parthenon are monuments of the past. SEIKILO is different as it brings this history back to life. This is, without a doubt, one of the coolest places I have been to in Greece! It was moving in a difficult way to put into words. Everyone should come here! — Julian Caracotsios (Google verified review)

«Absolutely fascinating, and so beautiful!»

I was told about this by a friend who was wildly enthusiastic about it, so I thought I’d take a look. I’m so glad I did! This was an amazing tour of a room full of extraordinary musical instruments. It was a real highlight of my time in Thessaloniki—thank you so much! — David i (UK), TripAdvisor

«Wonderful and enlightening experience!»

This was such a fascinating tour. The musical instruments were beautiful objects, all with their own unique sound and stories attached to them. A really interesting way of imagining the past. Definitely going to recommend Seikilo to friends and family when they visit Thessaloniki! — Imogen M, TripAdvisor

«An exceptional experience!»

The team behind SEIKILO has done such amazing work in bringing us all the history of ancient Greek music and instruments. We visited this place on our recent family trip to Thessaloniki, and I can definitely say that it was an amazing experience! — demetrism7, TripAdvisor

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Visit the Museum

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Plan your visit

Solo or group visits tailored to different types of visitors; start planing your SEIKILO experience here!

SEIKILO Experiences - Thessaloniki - A Private Ancient Greek Music Concert

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.

SEIKILO Experiences - Thessaloniki - Learn an Ancient Music Instrument: The Lyre of Apollo

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. 

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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

SEIKILO βιωματικά σεμινάρια - Λύρα, Αρχαία Ελλάδα, Μυθολογία, Αρχαία Μουσική, Αρχαία Ελληνικά Μουσικά Όργανα, Yoga, Γιόγκα, Μπαγλαμά, Μπεντίρ, Κρουστό

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.

SEIKILO Experiences - Thessaloniki - Learn an Ancient Music Instrument: The Lyre of Apollo

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.

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Our Team

Meet our highly educated and experienced research team, responsible for the evolving Lyre Ecosystem, which includes academics, musicians, researchers, luthiers, and filmmakers.

SEIKILO Experiences - Thessaloniki - A Private Ancient Greek Music Concert

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

Η σκοτεινή λύρα του Ορφέα (Χέλυς 9χορδή με ξύλινο σκαφτό αντίγραφο καυκάλου)

Acquire an Artifact

Replicas of ancient musical instruments are available for purchase, giving you a chance to take back with you one of the artifacts (a copy, obviously) of the unique SEIKILO collection, such as a lyre, a kithara, a phorminx, or a pandura! 

Η σκοτεινή λύρα του Ορφέα (Χέλυς 9χορδή με ξύλινο σκαφτό αντίγραφο καυκάλου)

Preserve the Stories

All the myths and the stories you heard during your visit to the SEIKILO Museum are just a mere fragment of what was written. Explore the lyre legacy through SEIKILO museum-quality books!

Η σκοτεινή λύρα του Ορφέα (Χέλυς 9χορδή με ξύλινο σκαφτό αντίγραφο καυκάλου)

Experience Ancient Music at Home

Replicate the amazing experience a visitor has in our museum by listening to studio-quality recordings of surviving ancient melodies and contemporary compositions on ancient musical instruments.

Η σκοτεινή λύρα του Ορφέα (Χέλυς 9χορδή με ξύλινο σκαφτό αντίγραφο καυκάλου)

Take Museum at Home

Replicate the amazing experience a visitor has in our museum by listening to studio-quality recordings of surviving ancient melodies and contemporary compositions on ancient musical instruments.

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Get in touch

Filippou 5, Thessaloniki

+30 2316019635

info@seikilo.com

Filippou 5, Thessaloniki

WhatsApp +30 6981175235

Viber +30 6981175235

Must-know

before you go

The Museum runs interactive tours & visits thrice per week & strictly upon reservation!

All our tours are guided by a professional lyre player who performs live for you.

Available time slots highly depend on the season. Please reach out for details.

The cost is 15 € per person with special discounts for groups & families.