SEKA Paper Museum, Paper museum in İzmit, Turkey.
The SEKA Paper Museum is a space dedicated to the history of papermaking in Turkey, spread across multiple floors with various exhibits. It contains old machinery, historical documents, and artifacts that show how paper was produced using different methods over time.
The paper mill was founded in 1936 as Turkey's first factory of its kind, introducing modern papermaking to the country. The building operated as a working facility for decades before being transformed into a museum to preserve this industrial past.
The museum shows how workers made paper here and what daily life looked like inside the factory. You can watch demonstrations of traditional papermaking methods and learn how important this place was to the local community.
The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday, so plan your visit accordingly if you want to explore the exhibits at a comfortable pace. Guided tours and educational programs are available, making it helpful to check what activities are happening on your visit day.
Several original printing machines from the factory's working days still operate and can be seen in action. One of these machines ran continuously for an exceptionally long time, showing the durability and craftsmanship of industrial equipment from that era.
Location: Kocaeli Province
Inception: 2016
Website: http://sekakagitmuzesi.com
GPS coordinates: 40.76111,29.90972
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03
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