{"id":3617,"date":"2016-03-02T22:56:31","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T20:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=3617"},"modified":"2025-03-22T18:23:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:23:10","slug":"askeri-muze","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/askeri-muze\/","title":{"rendered":"Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze<\/strong> (Istanbul Military Museum) is one of Turkey&#8217;s most significant cultural and historical institutions. Located in the Harbiye neighborhood of Istanbul, it offers a comprehensive journey through Turkey&#8217;s <strong>military history<\/strong>, spanning from ancient times to the modern era. The museum is housed in a historic building that once served as a military academy, where <strong>Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk<\/strong>, the founder of modern <strong>Turkey<\/strong>, <strong>studied<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze (Istanbul Military Museum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Harbiye<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Vali Kona\u011f\u0131 Cd.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">\u0130stanbul<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/askerimuze.msb.gov.tr\">https:\/\/askerimuze.msb.gov.tr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:askerimuze@tsk.tr\">askerimuze@tsk.tr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+90 212 233 27 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 09:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed January 1, the first days of the Ramadan Holiday and the Festival of Sacrifices and Mondays and Tuesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d192574.02471384127!2d28.84799932368733!3d41.047804024940696!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x14cab70d573e1785%3A0x3863640195d67324!2sMilitary+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1456952156239\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lockheed-CF-104-Starfighter-62-7338-733-Turkish-Air-Force-Harbiye-Military-Museum-and-Cultural-Site.png\" alt=\"Lockheed CF-104 Starfighter 62-733\/8-733 Turkish Air Force Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site\" class=\"wp-image-30652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lockheed-CF-104-Starfighter-62-7338-733-Turkish-Air-Force-Harbiye-Military-Museum-and-Cultural-Site.png 507w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lockheed-CF-104-Starfighter-62-7338-733-Turkish-Air-Force-Harbiye-Military-Museum-and-Cultural-Site-420x300.png 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Lockheed-CF-104-Starfighter-62-7338-733-Turkish-Air-Force-Harbiye-Military-Museum-and-Cultural-Site-240x171.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>10397<p><\/p>\n<p>13254<\/p>\n<p>62-733\/8-733<\/p><\/td><td>Bell OH-13S Sioux<p><\/p>\n<p>Cessna U-17A Skywagon<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed CF-104&nbsp; Starfighter<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. In 22 rooms about nine thousand pieces are exhibited, out of a total collection of fifty thousand objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze (Istanbul Military Museum):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Extensive Collections<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weapons and Armor<\/strong>: Displays include swords, shields, spears, bows, and firearms from various historical periods, as well as Ottoman-era armor and battle gear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ottoman Artillery<\/strong>: The collection of <strong>Ottoman cannons<\/strong> and other artillery is particularly noteworthy, showcasing the technological advancements of the <strong>empire<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modern Military Equipment<\/strong>: Exhibits also feature modern military technology and equipment used by the Turkish Armed Forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>The Janissary Band (Mehteran Tak\u0131m\u0131)<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze (Istanbul Military Museum)<\/strong> is famous for its live performances of the <strong>Mehteran<\/strong>, the <strong>Ottoman military band<\/strong>, which is considered the world\u2019s oldest military band. Performances occur daily, providing visitors with a unique auditory experience of traditional Ottoman military music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Historical Exhibits<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siege of Constantinople<\/strong>: Detailed exhibits on the 1453 conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Mehmet II, featuring maps, weapons, and depictions of the siege.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gallipoli Campaign<\/strong>: A section dedicated to the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I, highlighting the heroism and sacrifices of Turkish soldiers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Special Displays<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atat\u00fcrk\u2019s Memorabilia<\/strong>: Personal items, documents, and photographs related to Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk are on display, honoring his contributions as a military leader and statesman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flags and Banners<\/strong>: A remarkable collection of historical banners and flags, including those used by Ottoman armies and other historical Turkish forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Cultural Artifacts<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exhibits also include manuscripts, military uniforms, medals, and paintings depicting significant battles and historical events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Outdoor Exhibits<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze (Istanbul Military Museum)<\/strong>&#8216;s gardens feature large-scale displays of tanks, cannons, and aircraft (<strong>Bell OH-13S Sioux, Cessna U-17A Skywagon, Lockheed CF-104&nbsp; Starfighter<\/strong>), providing a closer look at heavy weaponry used throughout history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">if you have any picture of this aviation museum, please share it with us<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:my.museum@aviationmuseum.eu\"> my.museum@aviationmuseum.eu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Asker\u00ee M\u00fcze (Istanbul Military Museum) is one of Turkey&#8217;s most significant cultural and historical institutions. 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