Trabzonspor Museum, located in Kemerkaya Neighborhood, Trabzon, is a free museum exhibiting trophies, medals, and jerseys won from 1967 to the present day. The museum's most famous exhibits are the half trophy from 1958 and pennants from European clubs.
Located in Kemerkaya Neighborhood, in a two-story building on Hüsnü Aybay Street. The museum opened in 1996 and has been at this address since 2011. Trophies, medals, jerseys, and pennants won by Trabzonspor from its establishment in 1967 to the present day are displayed across two floors.
The most famous piece in the museum is not a whole trophy, but a half trophy. In the 1958 Turkish Amateur Football Championship final, Trabzon İdmanocağı and Ankara Havagücü had equal points, and neither side agreed to a replay. The Federation cut the trophy in half and gave one half to each team. The other half is still in the Ankara Havagücü Museum. This story is considered one of the starting points of the Trabzonspor legend.
Visitors note that they don't wait in line at the entrance and that the trophies and jerseys are neatly displayed. The wall featuring pennants from clubs Trabzonspor has faced in Europe is particularly admired. Some comments mention that not all trophies are on display, but the Ziraat Turkish Cup is there. It's also an interesting place for non-fan visitors; it quickly explains how the club's identity aligns with the city's.
Related discoveries: Museums, Trabzon museums, Sümela Monastery.
Guide's Note
What the Museum Tells
Its official name is the Mustafa Şamil Ekinci Museum, named in memory of the club's 7th president. The two-story exhibition area houses items collected by the club from 1967 to the present, ranging from Süper Lig championship trophies to the Turkish Cup and awards from European matches. Visitor comments frequently mention that the trophies and jerseys are neatly displayed and there is no waiting at the entrance.
Half Trophy and Pennant Wall
Due to a tie in points between Trabzon İdmanocağı and Ankara Havagücü in the 1958 final, the trophy was cut in half, and each team received one half. This piece is the most photographed corner of the museum. Another interesting section is the wall adorned with pennants from clubs Trabzonspor has faced in European competitions. This wall is particularly praised in comments.
When to Visit
Since the museum is an indoor venue, the season doesn't matter. Fan traffic can intensify on match days and during away game weeks; for a quieter visit, weekday mornings are more suitable.
How to Get There
It is located in Kemerkaya Neighborhood, between Kunduracılar Street and Maraş Street in the city center. It takes 10-15 minutes to walk from Meydan. Those coming from outside the city can take city minibuses from the bus station or airport to the center and then walk.
How Much Time to Allocate
Exploring the two floors takes 30-45 minutes. It can easily be combined with a Trabzon city center tour including Atatürk Mansion, Hagia Sophia Museum, or Bedesten Bazaar on the same day.
Other Stops Nearby
Since the museum is in the city center, Uzun Street, Bedesten Bazaar, and the area around Trabzon Castle are within walking distance. It can easily be added to a one-day city center tour and does not require a separate itinerary.
Things to Know
Closed on Mondays. There are notes in comments that some of the club's most famous trophies are not on display; exhibition content may be updated from time to time. It's advisable to ask a museum attendant about the current rules regarding photography.
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