Taşkın Müzesi - Flood Museum
About This Museum
Perched in the Ortahisar district of Trabzon, the Taşkın Müzesi offers a unique and sobering look at the power of nature. It's not your typical museum; this is Turkey's first and only museum dedicated entirely to floods. You'll find yourself walking through incredibly realistic dioramas that simulate flood scenarios, from a suddenly swelling river to a living room filling with water. The experience is both educational and deeply moving, making the abstract threat of flooding feel immediate and personal.
Collection Highlights
The main draw is the immersive simulation rooms that let you physically experience different stages of a flood. Other exhibits detail the science behind flooding and showcase historical photographs of major flood events in Turkey, putting a human face on the devastation.
Visitor Information
It's located in Yalıncak, so you'll likely need a car or taxi to get there. Given its powerful and interactive nature, it's a fantastic spot for families and students, though the simulations can be intense for very young children.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modern, functional building that prioritizes its interactive exhibits over ornate design, its straightforward appearance belies the powerful experiences waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Trabzon Güney Çevreyolu Projesi (Akçaabat-Ortahisar-Yomra), Beştaş Mahallesi, Ortahisar, Trabzon, Karadeniz Bölgesi, 61100, Türkiye
Phone: +90 462 334 11 05
