Rahmi M. Koç Industry Museum
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
Rahmi M. Koç Museum is Turkeys first and only industrial museum.
Located in the Haliç district of Istanbul, the museum was founded by Rahmi M. Koç in 1991. The museum houses a wide collection dedicated to the history of technology, transportation, and industry. The museum is housed in the historic Lengerhane and Hasköy Tersanesi buildings. These buildings are 18th-century historical structures that create the museums unique atmosphere.
The museums collection includes a wide range of artifacts from steam engines to classic cars, from railway vehicles to submarines, from airplanes to science and technology. Rahmi M. Koç Museum offers visitors an interactive experience. Many of the artifacts on display at the museum are designed for visitors to touch, work on, and even climb inside. Rahmi M. Koç Museum is one of Istanbuls most popular tourist attractions for both domestic and foreign tourists. The museums rich and diverse collections appeal to anyone interested in technology and industrial history.