İzmir Culture and Arts Factory
Travel Point Overview
Once an industrial complex with a history dating back to the late 19th century, this 20,000 m² site in İzmir’s Alsancak district has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub: İzmir Culture and Arts Factory.
🎭 İzmir Culture and Arts Factory – Where History Meets Art
📍 Address: Mimar Sinan Mahallesi, Ziya Gökalp Bulvarı No:36, 35220 Konak / İZMİR
🕘 Opening Hours: Open daily
🔓 Opening Time: 09:00 | 🔒 Closing Time: 17:30 | 🎫 Ticket Office Closes at: 17:00
🎟️ Entrance Fee: €10
🎫 Museum Card is valid for Turkish citizens
🖼️ Single ticket grants access to both the Archaeology & Ethnography Museum and the Painting & Sculpture Museum.
🏭 From Industrial Past to Cultural Present
Once an industrial complex with a history dating back to the late 19th century, this 20,000 m² site in İzmir’s Alsancak district has been transformed into a vibrant cultural hub: İzmir Culture and Arts Factory.
With over 140 years of history, it now serves as a space where art, heritage, education, and community converge.
🏺 Museum İzmir: A Dual Experience
Covering 6,000 m² across three floors, Museum İzmir features:
🔸 Archaeology Sections (Ground and 1st Floors):
- Legacy Carved in Marble
- Spirit of Entertainment
- A World Between Knowledge and Myth
- Power from the Sea
- Symbols of Death
- Harmony of Craft and Material
- The Mind of Civilization
These galleries house approximately 6,000 artifacts from ancient civilizations that once flourished in and around İzmir.
🔸 Ethnography Section (2nd Floor):
- Grandeur and Wisdom
- Voice of the Streets
- Culture Woven into Motifs
- A Day in the City’s Home
Here, you can explore İzmir's rich daily life traditions, decorative arts, textiles, and cultural expressions from the Ottoman era to modern times.
🎨 A Campus for All Arts
İzmir Culture and Arts Factory isn’t just a museum – it’s a dynamic art complex offering:
- 🖼️ Painting and Sculpture Museum
- 📚 Libraries (Alsancak Public Library, Atatürk Special Collection Library, Turkic World Music Library)
- 🎶 State Turkish World Music and Dance Ensemble
- 🍽️ BKM Kitchen & Dining Areas
- 🖌️ Art Workshops & Artist Street
- 🌿 Recreation Zones
Whether you're a history buff, art lover, or casual visitor, there’s something for everyone.
📲 How to Visit & Get More Info
Use the Advisormapp mobile app for navigation, multilingual audio guides, nearby dining recommendations, and cultural spot highlights.
🌐 Learn more at: www.advisormapp.com
Step into İzmir’s cultural heart — discover the past, experience the present, and be inspired for the future at the İzmir Culture and Arts Factory.
