Türkiye is outpacing many European countries in museum visitation growth, supported by the initiatives led by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Digital infrastructure investments, integrated ticketing systems and improvements to the Museum Pass program have helped drive this increase.
According to recent data, total visits to museums and archaeological sites in Türkiye - including those under the Ministry, National Palaces and private museums - rose from 55.7 million in 2023 to 62.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12.3%.
In 2024, museums and archaeological sites affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism welcomed 33,262,178 visitors. National Palaces hosted 9,999,370 visitors, while private museums recorded 19,774,549 visits.
Tourists visiting the Ephesus ancient city in the evening, Izmir, Türkiye, Sept. 11, 2024. (Shutterstock Photo)
