History, Museum

The Most Important Museums in Kayseri and Their Details

1. Kayseri Archaeology Museum
The Kayseri Archaeology Museum is one of the oldest and most significant museums in the city. It houses a vast collection ranging from prehistoric times to the Roman and Byzantine periods. Located within the Kayseri Castle, the museum offers visitors artifacts arranged in chronological order.
  • Address: Inside Kayseri Castle, Cumhuriyet Square, Kazancılar Street No:2, Melikgazi/Kayseri
  • Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 - 17:30
  • Phone: 0352 222 21 48
2. Seljuk Museum
The Seljuk Museum showcases artifacts from the Seljuk period of Kayseri. Located in the Gevher Nesibe neighborhood, the museum features architectural and artistic works from the Seljuk era.
  • Address: Gevher Nesibe Neighborhood, Tekin Street No:1, Melikgazi/Kayseri
  • Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Phone: 0352 207 17 28
3. Kayseri High School National Struggle Museum
This museum is dedicated to Turkey’s War of Independence and is located in the historic building of Kayseri High School. It is filled with documents, photographs, and objects from the War of Independence period.
  • Address: Tacettin Veli Neighborhood, İnönü Boulevard No: 72, Melikgazi/Kayseri
  • Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Phone: 0352 220 70 50
4. Güpgüpoğlu Mansion and Ethnography Museum
Güpgüpoğlu Mansion is an 18th-century mansion that exhibits ethnographic artifacts from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The museum offers a rich collection reflecting the traditional lifestyle and culture of Kayseri.
  • Address: Melikgazi, Kayseri
  • Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Phone: 0352 222 21 48
5. Mimar Sinan House Museum
This museum is located in the house where the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan was born. It features exhibits about Mimar Sinan’s life and works.
  • Address: Ağırnas Town, Kayseri
  • Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Phone: 0352 222 21 48