Natural History Museum of İhsan Ketin

The Natural History Museum of İhsan Ketin is located on the fourth floor of the Mining Engineering Faculty at Istanbul Technical University and displays fossils, minerals, and geological specimens. The collection includes materials from Turkish sites and other regions, covering different time periods and rock types.

The museum is named after Professor İhsan Ketin, who established geological research at Istanbul Technical University and worked there until 1995. His research initiatives created the foundation for systematic paleontological study in Turkey.

The collection reflects the contributions of local paleontologists who studied fossils from the Istanbul area, making it a repository of regional scientific discovery. Visitors encounter the tangible results of decades of field research that shaped Turkish geology.

The museum is located within the Istanbul Technical University Ayazaga Campus and can be accessed through the Mining Faculty building. Visitors should contact the faculty directly beforehand to confirm visiting hours and current access arrangements.

The museum includes reproductions of rare fossils such as Archeopteryx and displays specimens from Solnhofen limestone, famous for its exceptional fossil preservation. These special pieces highlight the importance of certain geological locations in understanding prehistoric life.

Location: Istanbul

GPS coordinates: 41.10472,29.02611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42