The museum preserves findings from excavations conducted at the nearby Hattusa archaeological site since the early 20th century.
The collection includes authentic cuneiform tablets that formed part of the Hittite royal state archives.
Several exhibits feature orthostats and stone reliefs removed from the city gates of Hattusa for preservation.
The display includes metal bronze tools and weapons that demonstrate the advanced metallurgical skills of the Hittite civilization.
The museum building underwent major modernization to better display sensitive archaeological findings.
Bogazkoy Museum serves as the primary repository for artifacts recovered from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. The museum houses a significant collection of Hittite-era pottery, metal tools, and stone carvings found within the Bogazkale district. A central feature of the collection is the archive of cuneiform clay tablets, providing administrative and legal insights into the Late Bronze Age. The facility showcases the evolution of Anatolian craftsmanship from the Early Bronze Age through the Phrygian period. Visitors can observe seals and seal impressions used by Hittite royalty and bureaucrats. The museum's exhibits are curated to illustrate the domestic and religious life of the Hattusa settlement. It provides the essential historical context required for understanding the nearby archaeological ruins.
The main exhibition hall featuring the large stone Hittite-era reliefs.
Visit the museum before touring the Hattusa ruins to better understand the function of the artifacts you will see in situ.
Check the official culture portal website before visiting for any localized temporary closures due to ongoing excavation research.
Combine this visit with a trip to the Yazilikaya rock sanctuary located nearby.
Do not mistake this museum for the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, which hold the more famous 'treaty of Kadesh' tablets.
Museum operations may be limited during the winter months due to extreme weather conditions in the region.
