The digital transformation era begins in museums in Türkiye
Digital transformation work was initiated in 216 museums and historical sites in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Türk Telekom.
Quick Look
- The Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a comprehensive digital transformation project covering 216 museums and historical sites across Türkiye.
- With the system that will be implemented with local infrastructure, T.R. instead of Müzekart.
- ID cards can be used.
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Why It Matters
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a digital transformation study covering 216 museums and historical sites across Türkiye.
A digital transformation study covering 216 museums and historical sites across Türkiye has been initiated.
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism; With the project, an integrated digital structure will be established, ranging from box office operations to visitor services, from data security to museum stores.
Within the scope of the new system, which will be implemented with domestic infrastructure, smart ticketing, multi-channel digital payment, artificial intelligence-supported data analytics, digital visitor management, audio guide, digital archiving, augmented reality and virtual reality applications will be put into operation.
It is aimed to provide faster, safer and more qualified service to visitors with fiber infrastructure, widespread wireless internet systems and 5G integration. Strategic data regarding cultural heritage will be protected in local and national infrastructures within the borders of the country.
ID CARD WILL REPLACE MUSEUM CARDS
With the new system, no changes will be made to existing Museum cards that are still valid. For cards that have expired, T.R. ID cards can be used as Museum cards.
After paying the Museum Card fee via e-Government or mobile application, citizens will be able to enter museums and historical sites by scanning their ID cards without waiting in line at the box office.
A MEETING WAS HELD AT THE MINISTRY
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy received the Türk Telekom delegation at the Ministry within the scope of studies on creating a new generation visitor experience in museums and historical sites.
During the meeting, the current status and implementation schedule of the works carried out within the scope of the cooperation protocol signed between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Türk Telekom were discussed. While Minister Ersoy received information from the delegation about the current stage of the work, views were exchanged on the next steps of the process.
Open Questions
- When exactly will the digital transformation project be completed?
- When will the application be rolled out to all museums?






