Samsun City Museum

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Samsun City Museum, which won an international award by being selected among the "6 Most Prestigious Museums in Europe" by the European Museum Academy (EMA), was established in 2013 by restoring the historical Samsun-Sivas Railway maintenance workshop and lodging buildings. The museum, which comes to life in historical railway buildings with entirely wooden and stone frames, conveys Samsun's 10 thousand years of deep-rooted history from the Neolithic Age to the present day, the days of the War of Independence, tobacco trade, maritime history and rich Black Sea folklore with contemporary museum techniques. It is one of the most distinguished city museums of the Black Sea region with its interactive touch screens, historical railway wagons, wax animations and rich archive documents. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located in the center of İlkadım, adjacent to the Historical Samsun Train Station campus, at an altitude of approximately 10 meters from the sea. It is located in the historical railway garden surrounded by centuries-old trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees