TURKEY IZMIR -MUSEUM

MUSEUM

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

The Archaeologcal Museum, which was opened to visitors in 1984, is a 33 storied building exhibiting many artifacts from the prehistoric period to the Byzantine Period. Izmir Archaeological Museum, where artifacts unearthed at the ruins such as Aphrodisuas, Bayraklu,Bergama 9Pergamon), Bodrum , Candirli, Efes 9Ephesus), Erythria, Lassos , Claros, Klazomenia, Colophon, Kyme, Larissa, Lebedos, Magnesia , Miletus, Notion, Phocaea, Stratoniikeia, teos and Tralles are exhibited is home to baked earth remains found, dating back the prehistoric ages and the 3^rd millennium BC.

The artefacts exhibited include :- Western Anatolian earthen pot vases decorated with black and red figurines , jugs , bottles ,masks, small statues and ornamental articles made of gold ,silver and precious metals, coins ,statues ,busts and portraits.

ETHNOGRAPHY MUSEUM

The building which since 1987 has served as an Ethnography Museum was built according to the neo classic style at the beginning of the 19^th century.

 The museum aims to provide information about social lifestyle and interactions in the Izmir area in the 19^th century. Handicrafts, that faced extinction following industrialization, such as tin smithery, ironmongery pottery making, blue bead making , wood printing , carpet weaving , rope making and the production of felt are all exhibited. 

The first Turkish chemist shop, a famous sherbet seller’s store and period clothes from Izmir can also be seen. In addition, items on display include a guest room , a bridal room ,a  circumcision room , bridal head dressings, purses , glassware and hand ornaments , coins , hand written books and lettering sets, all of which are from the 19^th century.

HISTORY AND ARTS MUSEUM

The History and Arts Museum opened in 2004 exhibits artefacts from Ancient Smyrna in Bayrakli and other Western Anatolian ruins such as Miletus , Ephesus and Claros .

The single storied museum building displays the significant artefacts from the Hellenistic and Roman periods in 3 separate compartments , namely , ceramics ,stones and precious artefacts.

A rich assortments of coins and bronze objects are displayed in the precious artefacts section. The museum is located near Montro Gate, one of the gates that provide access to the Culture Park.

ATATURK MUSEUM

Built between 1875 and 1880 and located at 1 Kordon in the Neighbourhood of Alsancak, this building follows the line from the neoclassic period. 

The museum building displays features of the architecture, which is very common in Izmir, with its 2 storeys and bay windows. 

The lower surface of its entrance floor is made of Liberation of marble and it exhibits the busts of Ataturk, crystal mirrors and valuable marble statues. In the rooms of the museum, a magnificent 19^th century fireplace is on display.

THE HOUSE MUSEUM OF ISMET INONU

This house, located at no 20 on Inonu Street, was the home where Ismet Inonu, one of the leading commanders in the War of Liberation and 2^nd President of the Republic of Turkey , was born on 24 September 1884. The house in the Neighbourhood of Lkicemelik was opened to visitors in 1999 and exhibits Inonu’s personal belongings and clothes. Visitors are able to watch a documentary film about Inonu.

AHMET PIRISTINA CITY ARCHIVE AND MUSEUM

This building, which served the inhabitants of Izmir as a fire station for many years, was converted into a museum for the purpose of preserving memories of the city and providing the next generations with a rich archive on Izmir’s urban history. The museum is named after Ahmed Piristina, one of the famous mayors of the city.

RAILWAYS MUSEUM AND ARTS GALLERY

Built by the British between 1856 and 1858 , the 2 storied museum comprises of 9 rooms and 2 halls. The museum is located on the upper floor of the building with an arts gallery in the entrance floor.It exhibits the registration plate numbers which identity the locomotives and wagons used in the past. 

Components of the steam locomotives and train signal lanterns, track measurement devices and office supplies used by the railways administration since its foundation as well as the first telephone systems used, models of steam locomotives and photographs of Ataturk are also displayed.