Van Museum
Van Müzesi
A new museum at the foot of Van Fortress, displaying Urartian bronzes, gold ornaments and cuneiform inscriptions.
The original Van Museum was damaged in the 2011 earthquake, and the new building opened in 2022 at the foot of Van Fortress. It is the best place to learn about Urartian civilization. Exhibits include Urartian bronze shields, helmets and horse gear, gold and silver jewelry, and cuneiform stone stelae. The ethnography galleries feature carpets, costumes and displays related to the Van cat. It is a good visit before or after climbing the fortress. Admission is inexpensive, the Turkish Museum Pass is valid, and it may close on Mondays.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Van Fortress
- Old City of Van
- Van Breakfast Street
- Van Cat House
- Varagavank (Yedi Kilise)
- Çavuştepe Castle (Sardurihinili)
- Ayanis Fortress
- Çarpanak Island (Ktuts Monastery)