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Museums in Turkey

mThe unequaled works of art and remains belonging to the many civilizations and societies that left their mark in your Short Break in Turkey are preserved across the centuries to welcome today’s visitors.
 
Shedding light into history, far and recent, this legacy is well-preserved under the most suitable conditions. Museum Card provides even easier access into these interesting museums and historic sites across the country.
 
If you are curious about the story of man during thousands of years, be prepared for a fascinating journey in time in a grand-scale open-air museum.

Asclepeion Ancient City in Pergamon of Turkey

The Asclepion (Asklepieion) of Pergamum was perhaps the world’s most famous ancient middle, and is that the second-most important site in Bergama. The Asclepion is west of town center

Hatay Antakya Archeology Museum of Turkey

Archaeological excavations were started for the first time in 1932 in Antakya (Antioch) and through those excavations, various cultural and historical documents of a wide range of period from 4th thousand BC

Aphrodisias Museum of Turkey

Aphrodisias Museum is situated in the ancient city of Karaca district in Aydin province.

The museum exhibits a collection of artifacts, coins and sculptures unearthed during excavations carried out at ancient city of Aphrodisias.

 

Antalya Archaeological Museum of Turkey

Archaeological Museum in Antalya is one amongst the simplest venues of its kind in Turkey. The exhibits shown here come from the archaeological sites from Antalya

Burdur Archaeology Museum of Turkey

No visit to Sagalassos would be complete in faith at the Archaeological Museum at Burdur, the metropolis. Major finds from Sagalassos are housed during this museum which is found a brief drive from the positioning.

Denizli Hierapolis Archeology Museum: Your full guide

Located in one of the foremost valuable areas of the Aegean Region, Denizli Hierapolis Archeology Museum belongs to a part that has been continuously inhabited since antiquity.

Hacı Bektaş Veli Museum of Turkey

Heading to a special type of Cultural and Heritage tours within Turkey Tours, we will find the bright Sufi Heritage enlighten all along with the Turkish land and History.

Istanbul Galata Mawlawi House Museum of Turkey

The Istanbul Galata Mawlawi House Museum is included among the precious and historical museums of Istanbul.
Situated in the locality of Tunel in Beyoğlu district

Rahmi Koc Museum Turkey

One of Turkey’s most comprehensive private museums, Koç Museum showcases the most unique works at its indoor and outdoor exhibition areas. The museum, which opened its doors in 1994 featuring a special collection of distinguished works

Miniatürk of Turkey

How about taking a fast tour through Turkey's major cities and sightseeing their landmarks? Located in Istanbul, Miniatürk is the world’s largest open air miniature museum

The Archeology and Mummy Museum of Amasya of Turkey

Founded in 1925, within the confines of the Sultan Beyazit II Mosque Complex, the Amasya Museum has moved to its current site in 1980.
 

Iznik Ayasofya Museum (Hagia Sophia Museum in Nicaea)

One of the foremost important centers both for the Turkish Empire and Anatolia, the Iznik County houses this museum, converted from a mosque.

Alacahoyuk Historic Site and Museum of Turkey

One of the oldest settlements of human history, Alacahoyuk is found within the city of Corum. The primary Alacahoyuk museum opened in 1940.

Istanbul Military Museum of Turkey

Boasting rich and diverse collections, the Military Museum is located in Harbiye on an approximately 55,000 meter square site.
 

Yildiz Palace Museum of Turkey

One of the most esteemed architectural heritages in Istanbul, Yildiz Palace offers its widely ranging collections to the visitors.

 

Ataturk Congress and Ethnography Museum of Turkey

The building that was used because the “National Struggle Headquarters” between 2nd September - 18th December 1919 by the Representative Committee and solon Atatürk

Trabzon Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) Museum of Turkey

Trabzon is one of the two biggest cities along the Turkish sea coast together with Samsun. Be ready to visit this amazing place 

The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations of Turkey

Located in the capital of Turkey, Ankara, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations was awarded the European Museum of the Year in 1997.

Didyma Historic Site of Turkey

A center of prophecy affiliated with Miletus and a city associated with Apollo, Didim is located in Aydin Province. The site of a large-size temple of Apollo.

Miletus Historic Site of Turkey

 

Built as a seaport but today carried inland, Miletus is one of the largest and stately ancient cities. The excavations are still being held in the historic site

Assos Historic Site of Turkey

Assos Historic Site inbuilt the 6th century BC, located in Canakkale province, Assos was famous in antiquity with its sarcophagi. The sole Doric construction in Anatolia sits atop a spectacular hill during this old city

Troia Historic Site of Turkey

Located in Canakkale, Troia is identified with the legend of the Trojan Horse which has its roots in one of the greatest epics, created by Homer.

Gaziantep - Zeugma Mosaics Museum of Turkey

One of the world’s unique museums, Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep province holds a collection of important mosaic scenes.

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology of Turkey

Built in Karia, an important region of the antique world, the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology houses many distinctive underwater finds.

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Tomb of Mausolus) of Turkey

A new term was added to the heritage architectural definitions. The word mausoleum which is now used as a descriptive term referring to the memorial tomb.

Derinkuyu Underground City of Turkey

Derinkuyu underground city in Cappadocia Turkey is found in the Nevsehir region back to the Byzantine era, It representing about 85 meters

Zelve Open Air Museum of Turkey

Situated in Nevsehir province, Zelve houses the most number of the world-famous Fairy Chimneys. Zelve is an important Christian center since it is the place

Pergamon Acropolis Archeological Site of Turkey

Dating back to the 3rd century BC, the Acropolis in Izmir province has preserved many of its structures and works of art. Built on several levels of mounds, the ancient site of Pergamon Acropolis is extraordinarily rich

Ephesus Archeological Museum of Turkey

 

This museum in Izmir province houses the archeological finds from the site where one of the most sophisticated civilizations once thrived.

Hagia Sophia Museum of Turkey

Among the best things to do in Istanbul visiting the Church, Mosque, and Museum Hagia Sophia the major attraction, The 8th Wonders of the World" of Turkey with Memphis Tours.

Istanbul Archeology Museum

 

Built during the Ottoman era, the museum complex provided a background for the development of museology in Turkey. The buildings of the complex are themselves of historic significance.

Chora Museum in Turkey

This church is known to serve as the court chapel during religious ceremonies. This church carries the imprint of the typical Byzantine architecture.

 

Great Palace Mosaic Museum in Turkey

The Great Palace Mosaic Museum harbors the mosaics excavated from the courtyard of the Great Palace built during the Byzantine period.

Istanbul Topkapi Palace Museum

Built on a domineering point along the Bosphorus after the conquest of Istanbul, the palace is located on the tip of the historic peninsula.  

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

The construction of this first Turkish museum started in the 19th century within the confines of the Suleimaniye Mosque Complex.

Mevlana (Rumi) Museum

The museum was originally a Rose Garden in the Seljuk Palace and was later presented as a gift to Rumi’s father and made a Dervish Lodge.

Ataturk and the War of Independence Museum

Opened to public in 2002, the museum is located below the Hall of Honor in Ataturk’s Mausoleum. In addition to exhibition pieces, visitors can also peek into Ataturk’s Private Library.

Ankara Etnography Museum

Built in one of the oldest neighborhoods of Ankara called Namazgah, the Ethnography Museum was also Ataturk’s first resting place for 15 years before Anıtkabir (Mausoleum). 

Hatay Archaeology Museum in Turkey

Unique in the world with its rich collection of more than 35,000 pieces, Hatay Archeology Museum hosts the priceless mosaics known to history.