İzmir Resim ve Heykel Müzesi

Housed since April 2023 at the İzmir Culture and Arts Factory in Alsancak (the former Tekel factory campus) in İzmir's Konak district, the Izmir Museum of Painting and Sculpture opens its doors to art lovers as one of Turkey's most important art museums. Established in 1952 and possessing a rich collection over time, the museum houses some of the finest examples of both classical and contemporary Turkish art.

The museum has a wide collection in the fields of painting, sculpture, and ceramic art. It includes a broad range of works from 19th-century Ottoman art to contemporary modern art. Works by master artists such as Osman Hamdi Bey, İbrahim Çallı, Hikmet Onat, Şeker Ahmet Paşa, and Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu are among the most striking pieces in the museum.

The sections of the museum are as follows:

• Classical Turkish Painting Section: Contains important works from the late Ottoman period to the early years of the Republic.
• Contemporary Art Section: Hosts abstract and figurative works by leading figures of Turkish modern art.
• Sculpture and Ceramic Section: Exhibits works by famous Turkish sculptors and ceramic artists.

The Izmir Museum of Painting and Sculpture not only displays art pieces but also offers an interactive experience for anyone interested in art by organizing art workshops, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum hosts various temporary exhibitions throughout the year, providing art lovers with a constantly renewing cultural atmosphere.

The museum opened in 1952 as a gallery in Kültürpark and moved to its Konak building in 1973; when that building was damaged in the earthquake of 30 October 2020 the collection first returned to Kültürpark and then, in April 2023, opened to visitors in its present building at the İzmir Culture and Arts Factory. Check the museum's official page for opening hours and admission.