Bursa City Museum

Bursa City Museum stands behind the Atatürk Statue in the former courthouse at the heart of the city. Turkey’s first city museum presents 7,000 years of Bursa’s history, geography, daily life, economy and architecture through objects and reconstructions.

Featured Buildings and Tourist Floors in Bursa City Museum

Ground Floor: Bursa, the City of Civilizations (History Gallery)

The historical process, starting from the first settlements in the Bursa region and covering the Bithynians, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, is exhibited. There are busts and information of statesmen, scientists and artists who grew up in Bursa or left their mark on the city.

First Floor: Contemporary Bursa and Life Culture

The museum explains Bursa’s social and architectural changes during the Republican period. Models and interactive displays introduce the city’s Kılıç Kalkan sword-and-shield dance, Karagöz and Hacivat shadow theatre, traditional weddings, cuisine and everyday life.

Basement Floor: Historical Bazaar and Tradesmen Street (Reenactments)

The basement features a life-size reconstruction of Bursa’s old bazaar. Shops and wax figures representing carpenters, coppersmiths, cutlers, silk merchants, shoemakers and towel makers bring the period to life.

Transportation from Hotel:

By Car: Located in Heykel Square in the city centre, around ten minutes away.
Public Transportation: When you get off at the Heykel stop using the Heykel / Setbaşı bus, minibus or tram line passing near our hotel, the museum is right in front of you.
Taxi (Recommended): Its city-centre location makes the destination quick and easy to reach by taxi from our hotel.

Accessibility:

Wheelchair & Baby Stroller: The facility has an accessible lift, ramps and level surfaces suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Parking:

The museum does not have its own private parking lot. Indoor/outdoor car parks in the immediate vicinity (Atatürk Street or Setbaşı area) can be used.

Visiting Hours:

It is open to visitors every day of the week between 09:30 and 17:30, except Mondays.

Visit Duration:

1 – 1.5 hours (Including exhibition areas and bazaar recreations of all floors).

Food & Beverage Facilities:

Museum Cafe: There is a pleasant café serving tea, coffee and light snacks in the inner courtyard and garden of the museum.
Nearby Restaurants: Since it is located in the historical city centre and the Heykel district, the famous Bursa Iskender Kebab, chestnut candy shops and historical bakeries are a few steps away.

Please contact reception for travel details, visiting hours and further information.

Don't Leave Without Doing:

Photograph the Historic Craftsmen’s Street: Take nostalgic photos among the historical Bursa tradesmen's shops and wax statues in the basement.
Explore the Karagöz & Hacivat Display: Discover the depictions and history of shadow play heroes Karagöz and Hacivat, originating from Bursa.
Visit the Sericulture Section: Check out Bursa's world-famous sericulture adventure and weaving looms.

Tips:

Attention to Monday: The museum is closed on Mondays for maintenance and general cleaning; It is recommended that you plan your trip according to other days.
Central Location Advantage: After visiting the museum, you can easily continue the walking route next to it, which includes the Historical Governorship Building, Atatürk Statue, Koza Han and Grand Mosque.