Exciting Museum Campaign for History and Art Enthusiasts: 50% Discount for Children and Students Until the End of 2024
The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the Ephesus Experience Museum have launched a new campaign under the themes “Youth at the Museum” and “Campus at the Museum”. Located in the Defter-i Hakani Building in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district and in the Ephesus Ancient City in İzmir’s Selçuk district, these museums offer a 50% discount until December 31, 2024. The discount is valid on weekdays for university students aged 18–24 and on weekends for children aged 6–18.
A Thrilling Campaign to Inspire Love for Turkey’s Rich Cultural Heritage Among Children
Located in the historic Defter-i Hakani Nezareti building in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum brings the 1,700-year-old mysteries of Hagia Sophia to life for children and youth using cutting-edge technology. The museum narrates Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine and Ottoman eras through engaging storytelling enhanced by technology, with content available in 23 languages. Visitors can explore the fascinating journey of Hagia Sophia, from the establishment of the Byzantine Empire to its final construction phase, alongside an exhibition floor showcasing rare artifacts, many on display for the first time.
The Ephesus Experience Museum, located in İzmir’s Selçuk district and recently awarded “Best Museum” in the Mondo-Dr 2024 Awards, offers visitors an immersive experience of daily life, architecture, and art in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ephesus Ancient City. Through innovative “immersive” technologies, this museum blends historical storytelling with advanced technology, ranking among the world’s most pioneering examples of its kind.
Globally Recognized, Award-Winning Museums
Both museums have received international acclaim, recently winning three gold awards at the MUSE Creative Awards. The Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum earned gold in the Exhibition Experience and Augmented Reality categories, while the Ephesus Experience Museum won gold in the Hologram and Projection category. Additionally, the Ephesus Experience Museum gained global recognition by winning the prestigious “Best Museum” award at the Mondo-Dr Awards in the U.S., showcasing excellence in technology, design, and exhibition.
Weekday Discounts for University Students, Weekend Discounts for Children
Managed by Dem Museums, these institutions play a significant role in promoting Turkey’s cultural heritage internationally. The museums’ innovative use of visual and auditory storytelling techniques makes the rich histories of Hagia Sophia and Ephesus captivating for children and young people alike.
From now until December 31, 2024, the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and the Ephesus Experience Museum invite visitors to explore a new-generation museum experience with a 50% discount:
- For children aged 6–18: Every weekend from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Hagia Sophia) and 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Ephesus).
- For university students aged 18–24: Every weekday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Hagia Sophia) and 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Ephesus).
This campaign is a unique opportunity to experience history and culture in an engaging and innovative way.
