Trabzon Basın Tarihi Müzesi
About This Museum
Tucked away on Çiftehamam Street, the Trabzon Basın Tarihi Müzesi feels less like a formal institution and more like a passionate collector's personal archive dedicated to the region's printed word. It carves out a unique niche by focusing exclusively on the inky, resilient history of journalism in the Black Sea region. You'll find everything from heavy, cast-iron printing presses that once thundered with breaking news to delicate, yellowed copies of early 20th-century gazettes. The air itself seems to carry the faint scent of old paper and metal, telling a story of community and communication long before the digital age.
Collection Highlights
The soul of the place is its array of vintage printing machines, including manual typewriters and Linotype machines that were the workhorses of their day. Carefully preserved front pages from local papers like 'Yeni Yol' and 'Hakimiyet' document pivotal moments in Trabzon's history, their bold headlines capturing the spirit of bygone eras.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, so you can easily absorb it all in under an hour—perfect for a cultural pit-stop while exploring Ortahisar. The staff are typically enthusiasts themselves, often happy to share anecdotes about the exhibits if you show an interest.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a restored traditional Ottoman-era stone building, its modest facade with characteristic arched windows gives little hint of the technological treasures inside, creating a wonderful contrast between the historic container and its industrial-age contents.
Contact & Location
Address: 61030, Yenicuma Mahallesi, Ortahisar, Trabzon, Karadeniz Bölgesi, Türkiye
Phone: +90 462 233 61 00
