Hammam Museum

The Turks gave great importance to the Turkish bath culture throughout history. There is no doubt that this culture is still alive. There are baths in many cities.It is also known that the centuries-old tradition of essential personal hygiene and cleanliness has its own place in Gaziantep. It is clear that the city has given importance to the baths along with the spring water. The Hammam Museum, located in one of the city's central locations, is a unique value that sheds light on this ancient culture.Kind of a symbol of the city. Gaziantep Hammam Museum is based on the idea of converting the hammam section of a complex, which is understood to have been built in 1577, into a museum. Completed in 2015, the Hammam Museum has been one of the city's favorite cultural attractions for years. So what does the museum offer its visitors? What awaits its guests? The exhibits in the museum are carried out in a real bath which has been restored to its original state. Because there are stones on the walls and soaps on the window displays. In addition to the tools and equipment of the bath, the revivals with wax sculptures stand out. Thus, it is aimed to introduce all the authentic aspects of Turkish bath culture.