The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of transport, industry, and communication, and it stands out as one of Istanbul's most interesting cultural stops.
The museum, which covers an impressive area of 27,000 m², The Koç Building (Historical Lengerhane) welcomes visitors in three unique sections: the historical buildings of Hasköy Shipyard and the large Open Air Exhibition Area.
In these carefully preserved structures, which have an important place in the storey of industrial archaeology, an extraordinary and extremely rich collection awaits you, ranging from maritime to railways, from aviation to scientific instruments, from cinema and printing machines to steam and diesel engines. The museum brings together countless works that reveal the development of human intelligence and creativity.
During your trip, you'll come across many objects that have shaped daily life for centuries. This collection, displayed with great care, creates a fairy-tale atmosphere in places; it gives the feeling of stepping into a modern storey. Each work reflects the creativity, mastery, and aesthetic understanding of the people who designed, produced, and imagined it.
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum isn't just a museum; it's an impressive celebration of humanity's endless curiosity, passion for innovation, and the rich industrial and cultural heritage that binds us together.