Adana Ethnography Museum

The Adana Ethnography Museum displays items reflecting regional traditions, including traditional clothing, copper vessels, and everyday objects from local inhabitants. The collection spans historical materials from various aspects of daily life and craft practices in the region.

The building was constructed in 1845 as an Orthodox church and later underwent several transformations, including use as a mosque. It took on its current role as a museum in 1983.

The museum features a traditional Adana house room with looms and a black nomadic horsehair tent holding objects from regional communities. This section gives visitors a sense of how families here once lived and worked.

The museum is located on Ziyapaşa Bulvarı and offers accessible viewing spaces throughout its interior. Plan adequate time to explore the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace without rushing.

The museum garden displays Ottoman tombstones from the 17th century bearing inscriptions in different calligraphic styles such as kufi, sülüs, and nezih. These stones reveal the varied calligraphy that once flourished in the region.

Location: Adana

Location: Seyhan

Inception: 1983

Website: http://muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/adana-etnografya-muzesi

GPS coordinates: 36.98944,35.32306

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44