Trabzon Museum

The Trabzon Museum occupies the Kostaki Mansion, a grand residential building from the early 1900s with materials brought from Italy for its construction. The collections include archaeological finds in the basement and objects from regional life displayed throughout the upper floors.

The building was constructed in the early 1900s and later served as a military headquarters during the War of Independence. It also received the founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk as a guest in the 1920s.

The museum displays objects that reflect daily life in the region, with ethnographic collections showing traditional crafts and clothing from past times. Visitors can see how people here once lived and worked through the everyday items on display.

The museum is located in the city center and is normally easy to reach with clear signage to the exact address. Visitors should check in advance whether the museum is open, as it was undergoing renovations.

The museum displays a flattened bronze statue of Hermes discovered in 1997 in the local area, serving as a rare example of ancient metalwork from the region. This sculpture stands out as a remarkable piece among the archaeological collections.

Location: Trabzon

Inception: April 22, 2001

Official opening: April 22, 2001

Website: https://muze.gov.tr/tr/muzeler/trabzon-muzesi-kostaki-konagi

GPS coordinates: 41.00505,39.72657

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01