Water Civilizations Museum

The Water Civilizations Museum, located in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, is a thematic museum that focuses on the role of water in shaping civilizations throughout history. It is recognized as Turkey’s first and only museum dedicated to water civilizations.

The museum explores how water influenced settlement, agriculture, architecture, hygiene, and daily life from ancient times to the Ottoman period. Through carefully curated exhibitions, visitors can trace the development of water culture from the Hittites to the Seljuks and the Ottomans.

Inside the museum, visitors can see:

• Historical water channels and fountain systems,
• Exhibits on traditional bath (hamam) culture,
• Tools used for water transportation and storage,
• Digital displays and scale models presented with a modern museology approach.

With its informative and visually engaging exhibitions, the Water Civilizations Museum highlights Kayseri’s importance not only as a center of trade and gastronomy, but also as a city with deep civilizational heritage. It is an essential stop for visitors looking to explore Kayseri beyond the usual tourist routes.