Thessaly: New Diachronic Museum Planned for Trikala

The former Support Brigade building in Trikala, Thessaly, that will house  the Trikala Diachronic Museum. Photo source: Culture Ministry.

The Greek Culture Ministry announced that it will accelerate procedures to convert the former Support Brigade building in Trikala, Thessaly, into the area’s new diachronic museum.

“The project is part of the ministry’s plan to upgrade and strengthen museum presence across the country in order to promote local culture and history in the light of sustainable management,” Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said.

Located alongside the archaeological site of Ancient Trikki, the new museum is expected to provide Trikala with an important comparative development advantage, focusing on the town’s rich cultural heritage.

The building that will house the diachronic museum consists of a long wing with a ground floor and three additional levels, totaling approximately 1,000 square meters.

The archaeological site of Trikki. Photo source: Trikala Municipality.

According to its restoration plan, when operational, it will offer visitors a vast overview of Trikala’s history and archaeology spanning from antiquity to modern times. The museum’s surrounding area of 4.74 decares will be developed accordingly to support the museum’s goals.

The study for the renovation of the former Support Brigade building into a museum aims at the structural and functional upgrading of the existing shell and its adaptation to the needs of a contemporary museum. In particular, it includes:

• modernizing the building’s functionality by adapting the internal layout to accommodate the museum’s needs
• undertaking structural and general refurbishments to ensure compliance with current legal requirements
• installing essential electromechanical systems and general infrastructure necessary for the museum’s operations
• enhancing energy efficiency and aligning the building with technical specifications for optimal performance
• ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities throughout all areas of the building.

Trikala. Photo source: Visit Greece.

According to the culture ministry, the creation of the Trikala Diachronic Museum is part of the effort to transform the former Pouliou military camp into a central cultural hub for the city.

In addition to the new museum, the area will host the Interactive Museum of Technology, while the nearby Prophet Elias Hill will be promoted as a recreational area by the Trikala Municipality. This follows the signing, in December 2020, of a 99-year lease agreement between the ministries of National Defense and Culture and the municipality.