Ahmet Piriştina City Archives and Museum

The Ahmet Piriştina City Archives and Museum holds historical documents, photographs, manuscripts, and official records that document İzmir's development. The collection spans multiple media and shows how the city grew and changed through different periods.

The building functioned as a fire station from 1932 to 2001 before being converted into an archives and museum space. This transformation in 2004 created Turkey's first municipal archives and city museum.

The museum displays objects and documents that reflect daily urban life and show how İzmir changed over time through the eyes of its residents. You can see how different neighborhoods developed and what mattered to people living here across different periods.

Visitors can explore both physical exhibits in the building and digital archives online through the museum's website. The location is accessible by the T2 tram line, making it easy to reach with public transportation.

The museum received the Archive and Collection Museum Award from the Historical Cities Association in 2018 for its work preserving municipal heritage. This recognition highlighted how important the collection is for protecting İzmir's past.

Location: İsmet Kaptan Mahallesi

GPS coordinates: 38.42498,27.13792

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07