The Radio and Gramophone Museum is Turkey's largest radio and gramophone museum, with a collection of 703 pieces, located on İnönü Street in Malatya's adobe house district; admission is free, and its oldest exhibit is an 1890 music box.
The museum is housed in a 2-story adobe house on İnönü Street, in keeping with the city's architecture. The pieces collected over the years by collector Baki Tamer Selçuk were transformed into their current state in 2018 with the contribution of Malatya Metropolitan Municipality. There are a total of 703 radios, gramophones, microphones, and broadcasting devices. Among these are a transmitter and antenna belonging to Malatya Radio, which began operations in the 1960s. Most of the pieces in the collection are still in working condition.
The oldest piece is an 1890 polyphon, a music box of its era. It operates without electricity, using a completely mechanical system. A replica of Istanbul Wireless House, considered the first Turkish radio, is also on display. The interior of the museum is divided into thematic corners: Malatya Radio Corner, Fahri Kayahan Corner, Political History Corner, First Radio Broadcast Corner, Fehmi Usta's Radio Repair Corner. Period music plays in the background as you walk around, transforming the space into a place that is not just seen but also heard.
Visitor comments frequently highlight that although the museum is not large, it stands out with the richness of its collection. Many who visit Malatya include this among the must-see places, especially for nostalgia enthusiasts and those interested in old technology. Radio magazines and periodicals from the 1940s and 1950s are also displayed in showcases.
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Guide's Note
Best Time to Visit
The museum is an indoor venue and can be visited regardless of the season. Remember that it is closed on Mondays, so plan your visit accordingly. It is quieter in the mornings, which is a good option for those who want to avoid crowds.
How to Get There
The museum is located on Sanat Street, near Malatya Metropolitan Municipality. If you are staying in the city center, it is possible to reach it on foot. If you are coming from a more distant point, a short taxi ride will suffice.
How Much Time to Allocate
It is not a physically large museum. 45 minutes to 1 hour is sufficient. Those who want to explore every corner and examine every display might stay a bit longer, especially the Malatya Radio Corner and Fehmi Usta's Repair Corner are interesting.
Location within the City
The museum is located in the district of adobe houses that reflect Malatya's urban architecture. There are other structures with a similar texture around it. It would not be a bad idea to spend some time in the neighborhood while you are here.
Budget Note
Admission is completely free. It is one of the stops that can be added to a Malatya trip without worrying about the budget.
For Taking Photos
There is a specially designated Souvenir Photo Corner in the museum. Old radios with wooden bodies and horn-shaped gramophone funnels provide good material for detailed photos.
Things to Pay Attention To
The museum is closed on Mondays, keep this in mind when adding it to your travel itinerary. Although most of the pieces are in working condition, be careful not to touch the exhibition objects.
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